South Africa Ubuntu Festival Kicks Off at Carnegie Hall
Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela headlined the first concert in Carnegie Hall’s series “Ubuntu: Music and Arts of South Africa”
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Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela
“We’re not perfect,” Masekela observed, “But we’re not underfoot anymore.”
Hugh Masekela Visits Dumi, Chiwoniso Maraire’s Burial Place
“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.”
Zimbabwe: Tuku Heaps Praises On Bra Hugh
“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.”
Oppikoppi Can’t Get Enough of Bra Hugh
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.
Bra Hugh Awarded University of York Honorary Doctorate
The University of York awarded 16 honorary degrees to Nobel Laureates, authors, scientists, humanitarians,musicians and activist Hugh Masekela.
Hugh Masekela Reminisces On Musical Motivations, Mandela
“The blessing with the arts is that you can do it forever until you drop dead. That’s the blessing. And I’m 74, and I feel that I’m just beginning. So I think I’m very fortunate to have been, like, bedeviled by music.”
Masekela Pays Tribute to Fassie, Ten Years On
“Like Miles Davis, Miriam Makeba and Louis Armstrong who disappeared but never died, Brenda’s music will always be in our lives and she left a big void in this world,” Masekela says.
