04/04/1939
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".
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I Am Thalente (2015) as Self |
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Alekesam (2013) as |
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The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (2011) as Self |
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Soul Power (2009) as Self (archive footage) |
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Sophiatown (2003) as Self |
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Freedom Beat (2003) as Self |
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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002) as Self |
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Blue Notes and Exiled Voices (1992) as |
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Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella (1990) as |
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Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990) as Self |
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self |
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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988) as Self |
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Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert (1987) as Self |
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We Are Universal (1971) as |
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Monterey Pop (1968) as Self |
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Mandela (1996) Original Music Composer |
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The Road Home () Songs |