Proclaiming Joy, in Concert, on His 75th Birthday
Friday’s concert was full of South African rhythms and songs that pushed earnestness toward joy.
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Reviews of Albums and Live Shows
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.
Hugh Masekela entertains in Siparia
“I cry whenever I eat Julie mango, it is such a joy,” he said.
Bayelsa International Jazz Festival
The Yuletide season couldn’t have started on a better note for Bayelsans and numerous jazz enthusiasts who stormed the Gloryland Cultural Center, Yenagoa, for the inaugural edition of the Bayelsa International Jazz Festival.
Serious Presents Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis
“A musician of phenomenal grace and power; intricate and fiery on flugelhorn and still blessed with a voice that can strip the leaves from the trees.” – The Independent
The Masekela, Willis and Gismonti Southern Connection
Mail and Guardian Stefanie Jason Johannesburg came alive on Saturday evening when jazz greats took to the stage for “South Meets South — An Evening With The Masters”. The feelings of familiarity rose from the soft cries of Hugh Masekela’s flugelhorn and the timeous notes from Larry Willis’s piano playing. This familiarity is undoubtedly owed … Read more
Hugh Masekela and Larry Willis Tour the UK in November
Revered South African trumpeter and flugelhorn player Hugh Masekela sets out on the road in the UK with pianist Larry Willis.
Apology to Hugh Masekela
“Have you ever experienced something so wonderful, so beautiful, that you were sad a bit because a special someone wasn’t there to experience it with you? That’s how beautiful the music is tonight.”
Rolling Stone Review of ‘Playing At Work’
Rock’n’roll wild man, jazz veteran, agent provocateur, the inde-funkable Hugh Masekela digs back to his funk journey with his record, ‘Playing @ Work’.
Playing @ Work Review by Afropolitan
Any fan of Bra Hugh will be pleased with this album as it shows that the musical master still has a few tricks up his sleeve and continues to make music to please.
