List of Famous people with last name Masekela

Hugh Masekela

Hugh Ramopolo Masekela
First Name Hugh
Born on April 4, 1939
Died on January 23, 2018 (aged 78)

Hugh Ramapolo Masekela was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who has been 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".

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Sal Masekela

Selema "Sal" Mabena Masekela is an American television host, sports commentator, actor and singer.

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