About Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela (born Witbank, April 4, 1939. Died Johannesburg, January 23, 2018) was a South African flugelhorn and cornet player. In 1961, as part of the anti-apartheid campaign, he was exiled to the United States where he was befriended by Harry Belafonte. He has played primarily in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by The Byrds and Paul Simon. In 1987, he had a hit single with "Bring Him Back Home" which became an anthem for the movement to free Nelson Mandela.
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Grazing In The Grass
Riot
Don't Go Lose It Baby
Mama (Metro Area Birthday Dub)
The Boy's Doin' It
The Boy's Doin' It (Carl Craig Remix)
Mama
Languta
Stimela (The Coal Train)
Nomali
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