Hugh Masekela
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Hugh Masekela
Summary
Hugh Masekela is a human[1]. Born in Witbank[2], he… he was born on April 4, 1939[3]. He died in Johannesburg[4]. He died on January 23, 2018[5]. He worked as a trumpeter[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (691 views/month, #6,872 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Hugh Masekela was born in Witbank[2].
- Hugh Masekela passed away in Johannesburg[4].
- Hugh Masekela was born on April 4, 1939[3].
- Hugh Masekela died on January 23, 2018[5].
- Hugh Masekela was married to Miriam Makeba[11].
- Among Hugh Masekela's spouses was Chris Calloway[12].
- A child of Hugh Masekela was Sal Masekela[13].
- Hugh Masekela held citizenship in South Africa[14].
- Hugh Masekela worked as a trumpeter[6].
- Hugh Masekela's professions included composer[7].
- Hugh Masekela's professions included jazz musician[8].
- Hugh Masekela worked as a recording artist[9].
- Hugh Masekela's education included a stint at Guildhall School of Music and Drama[15].
- Hugh Masekela was educated at St. Martin's School[16].
- Hugh Masekela received the Etnosur award[17].
- Hugh Masekela received the Channel O Music Video Awards[18].
- Hugh Masekela received the Ghana Music Awards[19].
- Hugh Masekela received the Q139857991[20].
- Hugh Masekela is recorded as male[21].
- Hugh Masekela's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Hugh Masekela's genre is jazz[23].
- Hugh Masekela's genre is music of Africa[24].
- Hugh Masekela's genre is cape jazz[25].
- Hugh Masekela's record label is recorded as Mercury Records[26].
- Hugh Masekela's discography is recorded as Hugh Masekela discography[27].
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Origins and Family
Hugh Masekela's place of birth was Witbank[2]. He was born on April 4, 1939[3].
Education
Educated at Guildhall School of Music and Drama[15], a college of music[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in London[31] and St. Martin's School[16], a boarding school[32], in South Africa[33], founded in 1908[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include trumpeter[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Etnosur award[17], an award[35], in Spain[36]; Channel O Music Video Awards[18], a group of awards[37]; Ghana Music Awards[19], an award[38], in Ghana[39], founded in 2000[40]; and Q139857991[20].
Personal Life
Spouses include Miriam Makeba[11], a singer[41], 1932–2008[42], of Guinea[43], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[44] and Chris Calloway[12], a musician[45], 1945–2008[46], of United States[47]. A child of Hugh Masekela was Sal Masekela[13].
Death and Burial
Hugh Masekela died on January 23, 2018[5]. He died in Johannesburg[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[48].
Why It Matters
Hugh Masekela ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (691 views/month, #6,872 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Masekela born?
Born in Witbank[2], Hugh Masekela…
Where did Hugh Masekela die?
Hugh Masekela died in Johannesburg[4].
Who was Hugh Masekela married to?
Hugh Masekela's spouses include Miriam Makeba[11] and Chris Calloway[12].
What did Hugh Masekela do for work?
Hugh Masekela worked as trumpeter[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Hugh Masekela go to school?
Hugh Masekela was educated at Guildhall School of Music and Drama[15] and St. Martin's School[16].
What awards did Hugh Masekela receive?
Honors received include Etnosur award[17], Channel O Music Video Awards[18], Ghana Music Awards[19], and Q139857991[20].