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Listen to some of the songs that topped the charts around the world in 1968

1968 was a year of political upheaval and the music reflected the restless times. The World's host Marco Werman went back and checked out the 1968 chart-toppers from the US, Japan, France and Brazil.

Listen to some of the songs that topped the charts around the world in 1968
South African trumpeter and musician Hugh Masekela performs on May 13, 2012.

From the archives: An interview with the late Hugh Masekela

From the archives: An interview with the late Hugh Masekela
Late South African jazz great Hugh Masekela,

How South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela inspired band members

How South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela inspired band members
Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine

The missing tracks from the 'Rumble in the Jungle'

The missing tracks from the 'Rumble in the Jungle'
Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela on stage October 14, 2014, at Carnegie Hall in New York.

'The Voice' of South Africa celebrates 20 years of freedom

'The Voice' of South Africa celebrates 20 years of freedom
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Here's the music you should have heard in 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, PRI's The World is offering the favorite music picks of the year from our DJs around the globe.

Here's the music you should have heard in 2013
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Music Heard on Air for December 6, 2013

Music Heard on Air for December 6, 2013

Hugh Masekela Enjoys Playing @ Work

Hugh Masekela Enjoys Playing @ Work
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The World's DJ Picks: Favorite Recordings of 2012 Part I

Three of our DJ's around the globe offer their favorite recordings from 2012. Monday's list includes a Syrian-American hip hop artist and a mirba player from Zimbabwe.

The World's DJ Picks: Favorite Recordings of 2012 Part I

Hugh Masekela Celebrates South African Wedding Songs On 'Jabulani'

Hugh Masekela Celebrates South African Wedding Songs On 'Jabulani'
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"Songs of Migration"

Zambian DJ and music critic Mannasseh Phiri tells us about a recent musical stage show by South African musician Hugh Masekela. The show is called "Songs of Migration."

"Songs of Migration"
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Ashton Nyte gives South African music a new spin

And finally today, for those of you who thought that all South African music was Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Hugh Masekela, get ready for ear adjustment. With his newest album, Ashton Nyte recently left Johannesburg and made the move to St. Louis.

Ashton Nyte gives South African music a new spin
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Election Day global hit

The World's Marco Werman has a selection of songs used around the globe to get people into politics and into the voting booth.

Election Day global hit