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How Hugh Masekela's 'Grazing in the Grass' became a No. 1 hit without lyrics

The song was released in 1968.
Newsday

Hugh Masekela, South African jazz legend, dies at 78

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Hugh Masekela, the legendary South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist, has died after a decadelong fight with cancer. He was 78. Often called the “Father of ...
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Hugh Masekela, RIP

Legendary South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela has sadly passed away this morning. He was 78. The NY Times writes: Hugh Masekela, a South African trumpeter, singer and activist whose music ...
Entertainment Weekly

Hugh Masekela, jazz trumpeter and activist, dies at 78

Nick Romano is a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly with 15 years of journalism experience covering entertainment. His work previously appeared in Vanity Fair, Vulture, IGN, and more. Hugh Masekela ...
NPR

Hugh Masekela at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival

Hugh Masekela devoted the prime of his life to the struggle of his lifetime — ending apartheid in South Africa. Short in stature but great in presence, Masekela has that spark that continues to engage ...
Jazz

Hugh Masekela: Jabulani

At the age of 72, South African vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Hugh Masekela is still making music with as much energy and passion as he did in the days of "Grazin' in the Grass" at the height of ...
NPR

What Hugh Masekela Meant To South Africa's Freedom Fighters

Many people have paid tribute to the musical genius of Hugh Masekela, known as the father of South African jazz. But he was not just known for his musicianship. The artist, who died on Tuesday at age ...
Essence

South African Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela Dead At 78

After a long battle with prostate cancer, South African jazz artist and musical legend Hugh Masekela has died at age 78. His family released a statement announcing his death. “A loving father, brother ...
Vulture

Remembering Hugh Masekela

The series of black-and-white photos was entitled “Hugh Masekela With the Trumpet From Satchmo,” as captured by South African photographer Jürgen Schadeberg in 1954. It documented what would become a ...
CNN

Hugh Masekela, South African jazz legend, dies at age 78

Legendary South African musician Hugh Masekela died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer, the South African government announced on its official Twitter page. He was 78. Known as the father of ...
Jazz

Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela was a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remained deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkled. He ...