Hugh Masekela

Hugh Ramapolo Masekela 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".

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Who was born first?

• Hugh Masekela and Giorgio Gaber were born the same year
• Hugh Masekela and Ray Manzarek were born the same year
• Hugh Masekela and Jorge Ben were born the same year
• Hugh Masekela and Heinz Holliger were born the same year
• Hugh Masekela and Joe Sample were born the same year

Timeline

1. Giorgio GaberJanuary 25, 1939 – January 1, 2003
2. Heinz HolligerMay 21, 1939 – present
3. Hugh Masekela (this page)April 4, 1939 – January 23, 2018
4. Joe SampleFebruary 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014
5. Jorge BenMarch 22, 1939 – present
6. Ray ManzarekFebruary 12, 1939 – May 20, 2013

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