Person Open DS/UK/4923 Masekela; Hugh (1939-2018); South African trumpeter, composer, singer Masekela Hugh 1939-2018 South African trumpeter, composer, singer Male Hugh Ramopolo Masekela

Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (4 April 1939-23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and singer. He is considered 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 1 US pop hit in 1968 with his version of "Grazing in the Grass". wikipedia International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 3/22/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 67a0c69b-6989-462d-b5b7-64f64cc028b8