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Hugh Masekela

South African trumpeter and musician Hugh Masekela performs on May 13, 2012.

From the archives: An interview with the late Hugh Masekela

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The legendary South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela died Jan. 23 in Johannesburg. He was 78.

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Here’s the music you should have heard in 2013

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Music Heard on Air for December 6, 2013

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Hugh Masekela Enjoys Playing @ Work

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Hugh Masekela Celebrates South African Wedding Songs On ‘Jabulani’

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“Songs of Migration”

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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.”

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Ashton Nyte gives South African music a new spin

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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.

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