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Revisiting Hugh Makesela’s ‘Bring Him Back Home’ In Celebration Of Nelson Mandela at 100

In 1987 (31 years ago), Hugh Masekela released his most performed song ‘Bring Him Back Home’, which was a demand for the release of late African leader, Nelson Mandela. The…

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VIDEO: Quick Facts About South African Music Icon – Hugh Masekela

Legendary South African Trumpeter and Musician Hugh Masekela has passed on at the age of seventy-eight (78) after a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Born in 1939 in…

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Five Facts About the Late Father of South African Jazz ‘Hugh Masekela’

As confirmed by his family and the South African Minister of Culture and Tourism, Legendary South African Trumpeter and Musician Hugh Masekela has passed on at the age of seventy-eight…

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Collabo Wish List: 'African rapper N0 1' M.I wants to record with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Hugh Masekela, Youssou N’Dour & Salif Keita

Chocolate City rapper, M.I has expressed desire to collaborate with a number of legendary African artistes to connect the younger audience with the older generation.

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Becca's 'Move' video features Uhuru and Hugh Masekela

Becca’s new music video titled 'Move' features Uhuru of Khona fame. The video was professionally shot in South Africa with cameo appearances from, Hugh Masekela and Yvonne Chaka. Watch here...

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Keyshia Cole, Asa, Hugh Masekela to perform at Calabar International Jazz Festival

American song writer and singer Keyshia Cole will be preforming in Nigeria at the Calabar Jazz Festival during Easter

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Jill Scott Pulls Out of South Africa Jazz Celebration

South Africa and Jill Scott music fans will be wearing a huge frown on their faces with the news of the popular musician, actress and poet pulling out of the forthcoming annual jazz celebration in Cape Town.

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African Youths Meet With Alicia Keys

The current series of MTV Base Meets…with MTN has ended with award-winning singer, songwriter and humanitarian Alicia Keys appearing on the show...

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NETPod: Becca Wants It To Last ‘Forever’

Becca's warm and inviting vocals falls on the thumping drums to produce a very African feel. Good music it is...

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Revisiting Hugh Makesela’s ‘Bring Him Back Home’ In Celebration Of Nelson Mandela at 100

VIDEO: Quick Facts About South African Music Icon – Hugh Masekela

Five Facts About the Late Father of South African Jazz ‘Hugh Masekela’

Collabo Wish List: 'African rapper N0 1' M.I wants to record with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Hugh Masekela, Youssou N’Dour & Salif Keita

Becca's 'Move' video features Uhuru and Hugh Masekela

Keyshia Cole, Asa, Hugh Masekela to perform at Calabar International Jazz Festival

Jill Scott Pulls Out of South Africa Jazz Celebration

African Youths Meet With Alicia Keys

NETPod: Becca Wants It To Last ‘Forever’

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