Hugh Masekela
South AfricamusicianMaleb. 19397.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Hugh Masekela was a renowned South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, and bandleader, known for his influential role in jazz music and anti-apartheid activism. His legacy continues to inspire musicians across Africa, and he was honored at the recent African Jazz Series Concert 2025 for his contributions to the genre.
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Hugh Masekela spoke about how Miriam Makeba helped exiled musicians with scholarships and accommodation.
Tsietsi Mashinini and the questions that refuse to dieSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Ibrahim played alongside Hugh Masekela in the Jazz Epistles.
Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa's jazz icon, dies at 91South Africa· 2026-06-19
Hugh Masekela was met by Philip King during a project in South Africa.
Philip King on music, film and the essentiality of the arts – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Jazz musician Hugh Masekela is from South Africa.
Dagens quiz: Søndag 8. februar 2026
Norway· 2026-01-29
Tresor recalls working with Hugh Masekela, describing him as the most fun and youthful person he knows.
Tresor Talks Music, Legacy and Joy of Jazz – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-26
I’ve worked with amazing musicians such as Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ray Phiri.
Hotstix, hot legacy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-29
The concert was co-produced by Hugh Masekela, who also made a special appearance.
How I became a rockstar in four months – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-24
Prominent figures such as Hugh Masekela add to the colour of the book.
Faces and Phases of Resilience’ gives a frank account of SA past and present – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-01
Prominent figures such as Hugh Masekela add to the colour of the book.
Faces and Phases of Resilience’ gives a frank account of SA past and present – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-01Expect stories of mentorship, movement and music, with nods to the likes of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.
National Arts Festival, Thandiswa live at the Lyric, Sisonke Afrohouse – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27
Hugh Masekela was one of the South Africans who preceded The Blue Notes in exile.
Louis Moholo, flamboyant batteur sud-africain, est mort
France· 2025-06-24
Hugh Masekela's music served as a powerful tool for resistance against apartheid.
Building bridges with music - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2025-06-21
Hugh Masekela is a legendary jazz musician whose images carry immense cultural impact.
Capturing a sound in image – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-31
Hugh Masekela’s Stimela is a song about the past.
Migrant labour in the digital age exploited – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-16
Hugh Masekela was an artist managed by the record label T-Musicman.
Mantwa Chinoamadi and the soul of jazz – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-15
Mosele accompanied the late South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela on his UK tour in the '90s.
Mosele catches the 'mindset change campaign' bug :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-04-20
Hugh Masekela's song Vuca is mentioned as part of the historical context of afro-jazz.
Soundtrack of the struggle – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Hugh Masekela is a global legend who collaborated with Sydney Mavundla.
When every day is Sunday – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
Hugh Masekela was a renowned South African trumpeter and Miriam Makeba's husband.
Miriam Makeba hizo bailar al mundo con su Pata Pata, pero nunca dejó de pelear contra el apartheid en Sudáfrica y murió sobre el escenario
Argentina· 2025-03-04
The event honoured legendary pioneers such as Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Manu Dibango, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Miriam Makeba.
PF Music unites African talents at jazz concert
Nigeria· 2025-03-02
