Hugh Masekela
Acting
April 4, 1939 (Age 87)
- January 23, 2018
Witbank, South Arfrica
Biography
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".
Actor Details
Birthday
April 4, 1939 (Age 87)
Place of Birth
Witbank, South Arfrica
Known For
Acting
