Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival 2014
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“It showcases some of our brilliant local talent, which promises an even more memorable experience than last year’’
“We are becoming a society that imitates other cultures, yet we have the biggest diversity of heritage. It is high time that we celebrate that.”
Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela headlined the first concert in Carnegie Hall’s series “Ubuntu: Music and Arts of South Africa”
“We’re not perfect,” Masekela observed, “But we’re not underfoot anymore.”
“Music is the most powerful tool to empower people,”
“I have been meaning to visit Dumi’s grave for many years, but never got the chance to. This is a special trip for me.”
“Each time I meet Hugh, his music, his status as a legend and his accolades, have grown. But he as a person, his humanity, what we call in Shona “unhu” or as you would say here “ubuntu bakhe” – remains the same.”
When Hugh Masekela finished his Oppikoppi set to rapturous applause, a member of his crew wrapped a champion’s belt around his waist as if he was an undisputed heavyweight boxer.
The University of York awarded 16 honorary degrees to Nobel Laureates, authors, scientists, humanitarians,musicians and activist Hugh Masekela.