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Hugh Masekela: Welcome to South Africa

Hugh Masekela reflects on his career in performance and interview, from its 50s beginnings through the apartheid years, exile and stardom in America, and return to South Africa.

South African musician Hugh Masekela celebrates his 70th birthday and reflects on his career in performance and interview, from first picking up a trumpet in the 50s through the apartheid years, exile and stardom in America, his return to South Africa on Nelson Mandela's release, and concluding with his vision of the future for his country.

The programme also features performances from his 70th birthday concert at the Barbican in London in December 2009, where he was joined by the London Symphony Orchestra, their Community Choir and guest South African singers.

1 hour

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Fri 9 Feb 2018 01:30
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Music Played

  • Hugh Masekela

    Ikhaya Lami

  • The Father Huddleston Band

    Ndenzeni Na

  • Hugh Masekela

    Lizzy

  • Hugh Masekela

    Stimela

  • Hugh Masekela

    Grazing in the Green

  • Hugh Masekela

    Brinca de Vivre (Joke of Life)

  • Hugh Masekela

    Thula Thula

  • Hugh Masekela

    Bring Him Back 91热爆 (Nelson Mandela)

  • Hugh Masekela

    Morija Maseru

  • Hugh Masekela

    Nkosi Siekelel'i Afrika

Credits

Producer Alison Howe
Director Janet Fraser-Crook

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