Hugh Masekela, Usher Hall, Edinburgh
The South African flugelhorn player and cultural icon is a rascal. He does almost as much leg-pulling as music-making.
Year: 2010
Hugh Masekela Live – review by The Guardian
Masekela seems to speak through his horn – conveying every imaginable sound and emotion – and uses his voice in a similar way.
Hugh Masekela in Toronto
The reigning king of African jazz-funk, Hugh Masekela, held court at Koerner Hall in Toronto on Saturday night.
South African trumpeter gets the rhythm right
Globe and Mail By J.D. Considine In the 42 years since he became an international sensation through Grazing in the Grass, Hugh Masekela has played many roles, from the strictly musical to the overtly political. Here are a few of the parts he played at the end of his North American tour Saturday. The Polemicist … Read more
Hugh Masekela puts down his trumpet, speaks his mind
“I believe that it’s incumbent upon every human being to stand up against injustice,” says Masekela.
Boston celebrates South African jazz legend
“I know it’s cold out there, Boston,” Masekela said during a song, riling up the audience. “But don’t bring it in here. I’ve seen you at those sports games. I know you’re a noisy crowd.”
Hugh Masekela Live
For the main performance Masekela was joined on stage by Francis Manneh Fuster, percussion; Abednigo “Fana” Zulu, bass; Randall Skippers, keyboards; Lee-Roy Sauls, drums; and Cameron John Ward, guitar. Masekela performed a mix of old favorites and music from his most recent album Phola.
Masekela: My music comes from my people
The clarion cry of Hugh Masekela’s trumpet is still insistent, still emphatic.
Hugh Masekela’s Memorial Hall performance delights music lovers
The jiving, smooth-stepping groove-machine known as Hugh Masekela called the Memorial Hall stage his home on Monday night.
Musical Legend Brings Trumpet Grooves To North America
“We’re coming there to play and make people happy,” concludes Masekela. “They dance their asses off at our shows.”
