Hugh Masekela (born Witbank, April 4, 1939. Died Johannesburg, January 23, 2018) was a South African flugelhorn and cornet player. In 1961, as part of the anti-apartheid campaign, he was exiled to the United States where he was befriended by
Harry Belafonte. He has played primarily in
jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by
The Byrds and
Paul Simon. In 1987, he had a hit single with "
Bring Him Back Home" which became an anthem for the movement to free Nelson Mandela. After apartheid ended, Masekela returned to South Africa where he now lives. Hugh Masekela was…
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