Hugh Masekela
Acting
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home". He also had a number-one US pop hit in 1968 with his version of "Grazing in the Grass".
TV Shows(5)
Movies(16)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self (archive footage)
2021
I Am Thalente
Self
2015
Alekesam
2013
The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Self
2011
Soul Power
Self (archive footage)
2009
Sophiatown
Self
2003
Freedom Beat
Self
2003
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Self
2002
Blue Notes and Exiled Voices
1992
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Self
1990
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
1988
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Self
1988
Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert
Self
1987
We Are Universal
1971
Monterey Pop
Self
1968