Festivals | HUGH MASEKELA

Assupol presents the 4th annual Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival

The line-up is curated by Bra Hugh who is passionate about the power and potential of our nation’s cultural diversity. “…we have the biggest diversity of heritage in our country. This festival is about celebrating that”

The 4th annual Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival returns to its Soweto home at Rockville’s Elkah Stadium on 4 November 2017. This not-to-be-missed festival, presented by Assupol, features a wide range of musical flavours including Riky Rick’s Hip Hop hits and Papa Penny’s Tsonga disco, headlined by Oliver Mtukudzi…

No Borders Launch Live at the Lyric

Bra Hugh will be performing tracks from the album live for the very first time at this event, making it even more exclusive

Kaya FM 95.9 and Bassline Live Present Jozi’s hottest music night out…

SA Jazz Festival // Kimberley

This flagship event showcases SA Jazz tapestry, culture, food and tourist attractions in the Northern Cape

Jazz global icon Hugh Masekela, multi-award winning artists; Judith Sephuma, Ray Phiri, Stimela, Simphiwe Dana and internationally acclaimed Oliver Mtukudzi will headline…

Fifth Annual International Jazz Day

“Jazz contains something fundamental to the human experience; it speaks directly to
our very being without the need for translation, without regard for age, gender, race
or status…this is something we should celebrate!”
James Morrison

Fourth International Jazz Day

“On April 30th, there will be a worldwide celebration honoring jazz,” said Ambassador Hancock.

Giants of Africa Headline CTIJF

Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi and Hugh Masekela, two giants of African music will join forces for a performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival taking place from March 27 to 28.

Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival 2014

Everything you need to know about the Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival

Bra Hugh Plans to Create a Rainbow Vibe, Soweto

“It showcases some of our brilliant local talent, which promises an even more memorable experience than last year’’

Bra Hugh heading to Soweto

“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.”

Hay Festival, review: ‘the George Formby of South Africa’

There was an irresistible sunny optimism to Masekela’s concert, with the audience either dancing in their seats or in the aisles, but for all the showmanship, it was his unmistakable golden flugelhorn tone that was so memorable.