Hugh Masekela
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Summary
Hugh Masekela was born on April 4, 1939[1], in Witbank[2]. He died on January 23, 2018[3], in Johannesburg[4]. He worked as a trumpeter[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,391 views/month, #6,872 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Miriam Makeba[10], Chris Calloway[11]
- Child: Sal Masekela[12]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[13]
- Educated at: Guildhall School of Music and Drama[14], St. Martin's School[15]
- Award received: Etnosur award[16], Channel O Music Video Awards[17], Ghana Music Awards[18], Order of Ikhamanga in Gold[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: jazz[21], music of Africa[22], cape jazz[23]
- Record label: Mercury Records[24]
- Discography: Hugh Masekela discography[25]
- Commons category: Hugh Masekela[26]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[27]
- Family name: Masekela[28]
- Given name: Hugh[29]
- Official website: https://hughmasekela.co.za[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Instrument: flugelhorn[32], trumpet[33], voice[34], saxophone[35]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[36], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[37]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Original Score[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Commons Creator page: Hugh Masekela[40]
- Birth name: Hugh Ramopolo Masekela[41]
- Start of work period: 1956[42]
- End of work period: 2018[43]
Why It Matters
Hugh Masekela has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Masekela born?
Hugh Masekela's place of birth was Witbank[2].
Where did Hugh Masekela die?
Hugh Masekela died in Johannesburg[4].
Who was Hugh Masekela married to?
Hugh Masekela's spouses include Miriam Makeba[10] and Chris Calloway[11].
What did Hugh Masekela do for work?
Hugh Masekela worked as a trumpeter[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], and recording artist[8].
Where did Hugh Masekela go to school?
Hugh Masekela was educated at Guildhall School of Music and Drama[14] and St. Martin's School[15].
What awards did Hugh Masekela receive?
Honors received include Etnosur award[16], Channel O Music Video Awards[17], Ghana Music Awards[18], and Order of Ikhamanga in Gold[19].