As per our current Database, Hugh Masekela has been died on Jan 23, 2018 (age 78).
When Hugh Masekela die, Hugh Masekela was 78 years old.
| Popular As | Hugh Masekela |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 4, 1939 (South Africa) |
| Birthday | April 4 |
| Town/City | South Africa |
| Nationality | South Africa |
Hugh Masekela’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Hugh Masekela was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Jazz trumpeter and singer who became known as a member of Johnny Gertze, the first major African jazz group to record an LP. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1968. He often times used his music to bring black and white people together.
His first trumpet was a gift from the St. Peter's Secondary School anti-apartheid chaplain Archbishop Trevor Huddleston. He was in the orchestra for "King Kong," the first theatrical musical to experience widespread success in South Africa.
His song "Grazing in the Grass" sold over four million copies in the United States.
He was formerly married to the Grammy Award-winning singer Miriam Makeba. His son is television host Sal Masekela.
He was inspired to learn the trumpet after seeing "Young Man With a Horn," starring Kirk Douglas as a character based on jazz trumpeter Bix Beiderbecke.
