Hugh Masekela’s life and music celebrated
Emperors Palace, together with the Masekela Heritage Foundation, celebrated Hugh Masekela’s incredible life with the ultimate tribute show.
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Hugh Ramapolo Masekela was a renowned South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and singer and has been described as the father of South African jazz. Emperors Palace, together with the Masekela Heritage Foundation, celebrated the star’s incredible life with the ultimate tribute show, recently.
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