Hugh Masekela at Sellersville Theater 1894

Best known for his four million selling number one hit "Grazing in the Grass," legendary South African trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela is an innovator in jazz and world music. This iconic artist played an integral role in Paul Simon’s Graceland tour and has performed with countless artists of all genres including Miriam Makeba (who would later become his wife), Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte, The Byrds, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Herb Alpert, U2 and Dave Mathews. Born near Johannesburg, Hugh Masekela's career spans five decades, releasing over 40 albums (and he was featured on countless more)...

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Best known for his four million selling number one hit "Grazing in the Grass," legendary South African trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela is an innovator in jazz and world music. This iconic artist played an integral role in Paul Simon’s Graceland tour and has performed with countless artists of all genres including Miriam Makeba (who would later become his wife), Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte, The Byrds, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Herb Alpert, U2 and Dave Mathews. Born near Johannesburg, Hugh Masekela's career spans five decades, releasing over 40 albums (and he was featured on countless more). He shows no signs of slowing down as he approaches his 75th birthday!

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