Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela
1939 - 2018
Hugh Masekela  South African Trumpeter
71
edit
Age
78
Zodiac

Hugh Masekela dating history

Relationships

Hugh Masekela was previously married to Elinam Cofie and Miriam Makeba.

Hugh Masekela was in a relationship with Betty Davis (1968).

About

South African Trumpeter Hugh Masekela was born Hugh Ramapolo Masekela on 4th April, 1939 in Wilbank, South Africa and passed away on 23rd Jan 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa aged 78. He is most remembered for co-wrote (with Mbongemi Ngema) musical play Sarafina!. His zodiac sign is Aries.

Hugh Masekela is a member of the following lists: Jive Records artists, Mercury Records artists and 1939 births.

Contribute

Who is Hugh Masekela dating? Hugh Masekela girlfriend, wife list. Help us build our profile of Hugh Masekela! Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.

Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 24 years, 12 months 13 years, 6 months 2 years
Dating1 - - -
Total3 24 years, 12 months 8 years, 12 months 2 years

Details

First Name Hugh
Last Name Masekela
Full Name at Birth Hugh Ramapolo Masekela
Birthday 4th April, 1939
Birthplace Wilbank, South Africa
Died 23rd January, 2018
Place of Death Johannesburg, South Africa
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Zodiac Sign Aries
Ethnicity Black
Nationality South African
University Guildhall School of Music, London, England, Manhattan School of Music, NY
Occupation Text Musician, singer, composer, bandleader
Occupation Trumpeter
Claim to Fame co-wrote (with Mbongemi Ngema) musical play Sarafina!
Music Genre (Text) Jazz, Afrobeat, mbaqanga, Afropop
Music Genre Jazz
Year(s) Active 1956–present, 1956–2018
Music Style World Fusion
Music Mood Summery
Instrument Trumpet
Instrument (text) Trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone cornet, vocals, trombone, cornet
Record Label Mercury, MGM, UNI, Chisa, Blue Thumb, Casablanca Records, Heads Up, Verve, Polygram, Casablanca
Associated Acts Miriam Makeba (wife, 1964–1966), Selema Masekela (son), Miriam Makeba, Paul Simon, Selema Masekela, Barbara Masekela, Earl Sweatshirt, Barbara Masekela (sister)
Official Websites http://hughmasekela.co.za

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".

More about Hugh Masekela
Less about Hugh Masekela
edit

Dating History

Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Hugh Masekela78 AriesTrumpeter
South African
Elinam Cofie-
Betty Davis76 LeoSinger
American
Miriam Makeba76 PiscesVocalist
South African

Discussions

Posted commentsView all comments (2)

eddyApr 3, 2013

When you think of food please come to our restaurant at Voo Doo Birdhaven, it is organic food...beautiful, colorful n nice food without toxicating your body. Please bring ya friend and family


Join the FamousFix discussion board >>

Recommended

Contributors

Top Contributors for Hugh Masekela

Edit Page

Help keep Hugh Masekela profile up to date.

Six Degrees

Six Degrees Connections

Connect any celebrity with Hugh Masekela to see how closely they are linked... romantically!