Tag: Hugh Masekela
UK musos pay tribute to Hugh Masekela
A personal tribute to Hugh Masekela, Prof Keorapetse “Willie” Kgositsile and Rica Hodgson
Remembering Hugh Masekela, South African legend: 1939-2018
King Kong swings back on to South African stages
Jazz trumpets the notes of freedom
Jazz has always been the sound of freedom. Musically, it refuses to follow a form, rather growing organically with the musician. Politically, it has been the music of choice of resistance and rebellion, from its early days in the US's Deep South to South Africa during apartheid.
I Belong takes on the evil of statelessness
Four prominent South Africans have lent their support to the UNHCR's I Belong Campaign to end statelessness within a decade. Without a state, a person has no identity, and is denied access to basic human rights – even a death certificate – and is more vulnerable to human trafficking and persecution.
Celebrating ubuntu at New York’s Carnegie Hall
Music, art and film will feature in a three-week long festival focusing on South Africa at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. It will feature renowned artists like Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim, as well as sopranos making their New York debuts.
Hugh Masekela to headline heritage concert
A diverse line-up of some of the country's top musicians handpicked by the world-renowned jazz musician will entertain thousands during a celebration in Soweto.
Jazz Day to break down barriers
Hugh Masekela and Angelique Kidjo were two of the many music stars who celebrated the first-ever International Jazz Day on 30 April, proclaimed by Unesco to help raise awareness about the popular music genre’s force for peace, dialogue and cooperation.
• Music fest in SA’s Darling
Africa Day
Legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela speaks about Africa Day and states his wish for an all year commemoration of the unification of Africans. The South African musician also says Africa would do well to eradicate its internal borders. Watch this video.