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Famed jazz horn playerHugh Masekela performing in 2009.
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Tom Beetz
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About Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela was a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer from South Africa. He was best known for his jazz songs. He also wrote lots of anti-apartheid songs such as "Bring Him Back Home" and "Soweto Blues". Some of his albums were titled "Trumpet Africaine," "The Collection," and "No Borders".
Parents
- Pauline Bowers Masekela
- Thomas Selena Masekela
Spouse
- Elinam Cofie (married from 1999 to 2018)
- Chris Calloway (married from 1968 to 1968)
- Miriam Makeba (married from 1964 to 1966)
Awards
He won a number of Grammy Awards including:
- “Best Contemporary Pop Performance – Instrumental” (1968)
- “Best World Music Album” (2012)
Trivia
He was nicknamed "the father of South African jazz".
He died from prostate cancer.
He was the board of director of the Lunchbox Fund, an NGO that provides food to students in Soweto.
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F.A.Q. about Hugh Masekela
When is his birthday?
Hugh Masekela's birthday is on April 4, 1939.
In how many days is his birthday?
Hugh's birthday is in 14 days
How old is he?
He is 83 years old.
Where is Hugh from?
He was born in Emalahleni, South Africa.