6.3
Movie
Acting
Hugh Masekela
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Witbank, South Arfrica
- Credits
- 23 titles
Biography
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".
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 21
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | I Am Thalente Film | Self |
| 2013 | Alekesam Film | |
| 2011 | The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Film | Self |
| 2009 | Soul Power Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Sophiatown Film | Self |
| 2003 | Freedom Beat Film | Self |
| 2002 | Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony Film | Self |
| 1997 | Arthouse TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Blue Notes and Exiled Voices Film | |
| 1990 | Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella Film | |
| 1990 | Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella Film | Self |
| 1988 | Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Film | Self |
| 1988 | The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert Film | Self |
| 1987 | Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert Film | Self |
| 1984 | Show & Co. mit Carlo TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1971 | We Are Universal Film | |
| 1968 | Monterey Pop Film | Self |
| 1963 | Tonight in Person TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Kraft Music Hall TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Road Home Film | Songs |
| 1996 | Mandela Film | Original Music Composer |