Hugh Masekela – The Legendary South African Trumpeter
Hugh Masekela was a legendary South African musician, trumpeter, composer, and anti-apartheid activist. He was born on April 4, 1939, in Witbank, South Africa, and became known internationally for his contributions to jazz and his advocacy against apartheid. Masekela’s music was influenced by various genres, including jazz, mbaqanga (a style of South African township music),…