Hugh Masekela
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".
Filmography (21 titles)
7.6MovieSummer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self (archive footage) · 2021
7.3MovieI Am Thalente
Self · 2015
1.0MovieAlekesam
2013
MovieThe Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Self · 2011
6.5MovieSoul Power
Self (archive footage) · 2009
Sophiatown
Self · 2003
MovieFreedom Beat
Self · 2003
6.5MovieAmandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Self · 2002
Arthouse
Self · 1997
Blue Notes and Exiled Voices
1992
MovieSpike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
10.0MovieSpike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Self · 1990
6.5MovieNelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self · 1988
10.0MovieThe Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Self · 1988
6.1MoviePaul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert
Self · 1987
Show & Co. mit Carlo
Self · 1984
6.1ShowGreat Performances
Self · 1971
We Are Universal
1971
7.3MovieMonterey Pop
Self · 1968
Tonight in Person
Self · 1963
5.4ShowKraft Music Hall
Self · 1958