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Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela

Actor · born 4 April 1939 · Witbank, South Arfrica

Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home". He also had a number-one US pop hit in 1968 with his version of "Grazing in the Grass".

Where to start: Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021).

As actor 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Hugh Masekela movie?

By viewer score, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) at 7.6/10.

What are Hugh Masekela’s most popular movies?

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Monterey Pop.

How many movies has Hugh Masekela made?

11 films on TMDB, 11 as actor.

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