What is Hugh Masekela's full name?
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela
Hugh Masekela date of birth:
April 4, 1939
How old is Hugh Masekela?
87
Where was Hugh Masekela born?
Wilbank, South Africa
Hugh Masekela body shape:
Average
What color are Hugh Masekela's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Hugh Masekela's hair?
Black
What is Hugh Masekela's ethnicity?
Black
What is Hugh Masekela nationality?
South African
Where did Hugh Masekela go to university?
Guildhall School of Music, London, England , Manhattan School of Music, NY
What is Hugh Masekela's occupation?
Musician, singer, composer, bandleader
Hugh Masekela claim to fame:
co-wrote (with Mbongemi Ngema) musical play Sarafina!
What genre is Hugh Masekela's work?
Jazz, Afrobeat
What instruments does Hugh Masekela play?
Trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone cornet, vocals
Short Biography
Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born 4 April 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. He is the father of American television host Sal Masekela.