Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela (1939 - 2018) was a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remained deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkled. (http://hughmasekela.co.za/biography/)
Hugh Masekela, backstage at The Bassline in Johannesburg, South Africa 25 March 20014 Photograph: John Hogg
Oppikoppi Odyssey 2014. It's the music that counts, Oppikoppi is as old as our democracy, just a little dustier. Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award, after his tribute set, by Oppikoppi. Photograph: John Hogg (c.)
Oppikoppi Odyssey 2014. It's the music that counts, Oppikoppi is as old as our democracy, just a little dustier. Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award, after his tribute set, by Oppikoppi. Photograph: John Hogg (c.)
DM2001022005:SAED:MUSIC:PERSONALITY:MAR1963 - We Rememember You All - Jonas Gwangwa with Hugh Masekela and (Kippie Moeketsi?). Seems like I'm getting old: seems like it especially when I look around the place these days for the familiar character who feels inclined, like myself, to a can or two or three of the hard stuff and a few laughs. Seems like I'm ageing fast 'cos the guys and gals I'm looking for aren't around anymore. Fact is, a whole lot of them are warming up frost bound London. Cassy Motsitsi, exiles (Photograph by Halim's photographic service, Cape Town BAHA)
Oppikoppi Odyssey 2014. It's the music that counts, Oppikoppi is as old as our democracy, just a little dustier. Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award, after his tribute set, by Oppikoppi. Photograph: John Hogg (c.)
Hugh Masekela, backstage at The Bassline in Johannesburg, South Africa 25 March 20014 Photograph: John Hogg
DM1999072007:SAED: MUSIC:PERSONALITY:1960's - Hugh Masekela with Lionel Pillay. (Photograph by Drum photographer Baileys Archives) Jazz, exile
Oppikoppi Odyssey 2014. It's the music that counts, Oppikoppi is as old as our democracy, just a little dustier. Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award, after his tribute set, by Oppikoppi. Photograph: John Hogg (c.)
Oppikoppi Odyssey 2014. It's the music that counts, Oppikoppi is as old as our democracy, just a little dustier. Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award, after his tribute set, by Oppikoppi. Photograph: John Hogg (c.)
Hugh Masekela, backstage at The Bassline in Johannesburg, South Africa 25 March 20014 Photograph: John Hogg
July 1982. The jam of the decade was at the Gaborone Symposium on Culture and Resistance when the country's talent made music together. From left to right. Barney Rachabane, Wilson Silgee, Denis Mpale, Jonas Gwangwa and Hugh Masekela. Photographer unknown. © Rand Daily Mail/Times Media
22/11/2013. Glenlivet Legacy Live presented two legendry musicians, renowned afro jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela along American pianist Larry Willis performing live at Room Five in Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg. Photo: Moeletsi Mabe. © The Times/ Times Media
March 1, 2013. Hugh Masekela gets into the groove at the Manhattan Room in Cape Town during a performance that forms part of the Design Indaba. PICTURE: HALDEN KROG. © The Times/ Times Media
January 15, 2010. SA Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela during Songs Of Migration, a production which launched on Friday at the Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg. Picture: KEVIN SUTHERLAND. © Sunday Times/ Times Media
November 30, 2014. Hugh Masekela and Sonny Pillay pose for a photograph on the Durban beach front. Picture: Rogan Ward. © The Times/ Times Media
DM2001050808:SAED:MUSIC:PERSONALITY:1959 - Battle Of The Bands, Dorkay House Johannesburg - Gwigwi Mwrebi, Jonas Gwangwa and Hugh Masekela. (Photograph by Drum Baileys Archives)
June 25, 2006. Hugh Masekela during the Melodi Jazz Festival at Sun City Superbowl, Pilanesberg, Rustenberg. PHOTO: MOHAU MOFOKENG. © Sowetan/ Times Media
04/06/2006. Hugh Masekela at the Carnival City in Ekurhuleni. Photo: Antonio Muchave. © Sowetan/ Times Media
June 25, 2006. Corlea Botha and Hugh Masekela during the Melodi Jazz Festival at the Sun City Superbowl, Pilanesberg, Rustenberg. PHOTO BY MOHAU MOFOKENG. © Sowetan/ Times Media
Hugh Masekela in concert in 1991 during his 'Sekunjalo, This is It' tour with Sankomota and Bayete, after his return from exile
South Africa, Johannesburg Hugh Masekela exiled jazz musician returns to South Africa 1992
Hugh Masekela returns home to play in his country of birth
Hugh Masekela returns to South Africa to perform after many years in exile
April 1, 2012. Bra Hugh Masekela on stage at this year's Cape Town Jazz Festival that was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Photo: Busisiwe Mbatha. © Sowetan/ Times Media
Internationally reknowned trumpeter, Hugh Masekela playing at his first concert in Durban, after coming back from exile.
Hugh Masekela performs at the FIFA 2010 World Cup kick-off concert in Soweto, South Africa on June 10. The event at Orlando Stadium featured a host of stars as Black Eyed Peas, The Parlotones and Shakira. More than 30, 000 were estimated to have attended the musical showcase.
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Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse. His hit 'Burn Out' sold over 500,000 copies. 'Jive Soweto' was a giant mbaqanga hit of the late 1980s. His group, Harari, played a pioneering role in helping black musicians to be regarded as professionals by the record industry. Hotstix recorded and produced for, among others, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ray Phiri and Sibongile Khumalo.
November 12, 2014. Trumpeter, singer and composer Hugh Masekela poses for pictures during an interview with Sunday World at Hyde Park Mall in Johannesburg. Picture: Tshepo Kekana. © Sunday World/ Times Media
Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse in concert at Johannesburg City Hall. His hit 'Burn Out' sold over 500,000 copies. 'Jive Soweto' was a giant mbaqanga hit of the late 1980s. His group, Harari, played a pioneering role in helping black musicians to be regarded as professionals by the record industry. Hotstix recorded and produced for, among others, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ray Phiri and Sibongile Khumalo.
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Hugh Masekela (born April 4, 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. He left South Africa following the 1960 Sharpville massacre, only returning in the early 1990s after Nelson Mandela's release.
Hugh Masekela (born April 4, 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. He left South Africa following the 1960 Sharpville massacre, only returning in the early 1990s after Nelson Mandela's release.
20/01/2010. Hugh Masekela and Sibongile Khumalo during Songs of Migration, which is currently being showcased at the Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg. Picture: KEVIN SUTHERLAND. © Sunday Times/ Times Media
DM2001050807:SAED:MUSIC:PERSONALITY:1959 - Battle Of The Bands, Dorkay House Johannesburg - Gwigwi Mwrebi, Jonas Gwangwa and Hugh Masekela. (Photograph by Drum Baileys Archives)
Hugh Masekela's Lerapo: (L-R) Bakithi Khumalo (Bass), Mc Coy Mrubatha (Sax), Moses Molelekwa (Keyboards), Hugh Masekela (Trumpet), Laurence Matshiza (Guitar), Lulu Gontshana (Drums) and Remi Kabaka (Percussions) outside the Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg. Circa 1990's. © Sunday Times/ Times Media
Hugh Masekela (born April 4, 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. He left South Africa following the 1960 Sharpville massacre, only returning in the early 1990s after Nelson Mandela's release.
Oppikoppi Odyssey 2014. It's the music that counts, Oppikoppi is as old as our democracy, just a little dustier. Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award, after his tribute set, by Oppikoppi. Photograph: John Hogg (c.)
Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse, whose 'Burn Out' hit sold over 500,000 copies. 'Jive Soweto' was a giant mbaqanga hit of the late 1980s. His group, Harari, played a pioneering role in helping black musicians to be regarded as professionals by the record industry. Hotstix recorded and produced for, among others, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ray Phiri and Sibongile Khumalo.
DM1999072007:SAED: MUSIC:PERSONALITY:1960's - Hugh Masekela with Lionel Pillay. (Photograph by Drum photographer © Baileys Archives) Jazz, exile
DM2005020704:SAED:SOCIAL:MUSIC:PERSONALITY:NODATE - Hugh Masekela - Playing trumpet with the other two musicians (unknown)(Photograph by Drum Photograph BAHA) trumpet
November 30, 2014. Hugh Masekela and Sonny Pillay pose for a photograph on the Durban beach front. Picture: Rogan Ward. © The Times/ Times Media
Legendary Jonas Gwangwa entertains close to 20 000 fans and holidaymakers during the 3rd MTN Hazelmere Jazz Festival at the Hazelmere Dam some 45 kilometres north of Durban on 26 December 2005.Other African artists included Sharon Katz, Khanyo, Nokukhanya Dlamini, Judith Sephuma, Selaelo Selota, Don Laka, Jabu Khanyile, Joe Nina, Steve Kekana, Dana Coyote, Stimela , Hugh Masekela, Ntando,Malaika and Nigerian Kuntle.PHOTO: www.rajeshjantilal.com
Awesome23 Africa/south africa/durban - Hugh Masekela and his band perform at Awesome Africa, October 2005
Awesome21 Africa/South Africa/ Durban - Hugh Masekela and jazz band performs at the Awesome Africa Music festival, October 2005 africa/south africa/jazz/Holland Paul Weinberg /South
DM2001050806:SAED:MUSIC:PERSONALITY:1959 - Battle Of The Bands, Dorkay House Johannesburg - Gwigwi Mwrebi, Jonas Gwangwa and Hugh Masekela. (Photograph by Drum Baileys Archives)
DM2000021714:GCP:MUSIC:PERSONALITY:AUG1955 - Father Huddleston Jazz Band - What A Jam Session Those Boys Gave Us - What they were a big success, the Huddleston Jazz Band. The Social Centre was packed full and the big crowd showed great appreciation for the effort from the fourteen school boys. The Huddleston band is composed of Monty Mahobe,19, Josia Masemola, 17, Edward Cele, 17, Jacob Molopyane, 17, Barney Mbewu, 18, Edwin Moloi, 18, Jonas Gwangwa, 18, Samuel Chirwa, 17, Wordsworth Kalaota, 19, Churchil Jolobe, 15, George Makhene, 19, Ivan Mosiah, 18, Hugh Masekela, 16, (he's the star trumpeter with the band), and Jonas Masopoye. (Photograph by Drum Photographer Baileys Archive)
November 15, 2008. Hugh Masekela, Caiphus Semenya and Jonas Gwangwa perform an acapella version of \"Hush\" during the memorial service of Miriam Makeba, Mama Afrika at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. Photo: JAMES OATWAY. © The Times/ Times Media
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