Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born 4 April 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. He is the father of American television host Sal Masekela. Read full biography of Hugh Masekela →
When people campaign for positions, they promise people all kinds of things.
I had to run away from home in order to be a musician. Because I came from a family of... my father was a health inspector; my mother was a social... →
To tell you the truth, man, we spend most of the time travelling in hotels, in festivals, in concert halls, clubs, airports. The most unenjoyable... →
When I left South Africa in 1960 I was 20 years old. I wanted to try to get an education, and music education was not available for me in South... →
When I left South Africa there were 10 million people - when I came back there were more than 40 million. I had to learn how to get to the highways... →
I think it is incumbent on all human beings to oppose injustice in every form.
Africa has been troubled for a long time - well, the world has been troubled ever since I was born.
I always make the joke that I go home, to one of my homes, to go and do laundry so I can go on the road again.
I don't think any musician ever thinks about making a statement. I think everybody goes into music loving it.
Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born 4 April 1939) is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. He is the father of American television host Sal Masekela.