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Music => Congolese Music => Topic started by: Matebu on January 23, 2018, 16:19

Title: FAMOUS SOUTH AFRICAN TRUMPETER, HUGH MASEKELA JUST DIED
Post by: Matebu on January 23, 2018, 16:19

So sad to loose such a legend of African and jazz music
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https://youtu.be/UKcGCObEb28

From BBC
“Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and "the father of South African jazz", has died aged 78.

In a statement, his family said he had "passed peacefully" in Johannesburg "after a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer".

Masekela gained global recognition with his distinctive Afro-Jazz sound and hits such as Soweto Blues.

The 1977 song became synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement.

In a statement, South African President Jacob Zuma said Masekela's death was "an immeasurable loss to the music industry and to the country at large".

Zuma continued: "His contribution to the struggle for liberation will never be forgotten."

Title: Re: FAMOUS SOUTH AFRICAN TRUMPETER, HUGH MASEKELA JUST DIED
Post by: SoukousFan on January 23, 2018, 17:43

I am comforted to know that his music was not only for SAfricans but the world... May he RIP

Title: Re: FAMOUS SOUTH AFRICAN TRUMPETER, HUGH MASEKELA JUST DIED
Post by: archos on January 23, 2018, 18:21

RIP I used to see him at koras  talented artist

Title: Re: FAMOUS SOUTH AFRICAN TRUMPETER, HUGH MASEKELA JUST DIED
Post by: Toolz on January 23, 2018, 19:27

RIP Hugh Masekela, the legend.

Title: Re: FAMOUS SOUTH AFRICAN TRUMPETER, HUGH MASEKELA JUST DIED
Post by: Manzambi94 on January 23, 2018, 22:53

RIP