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.
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Hugh Masekela on his musical upbringing
Duration: 01:44
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Ikhaya Lami
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The Father Huddleston Band
Ndenzeni Na
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Lizzy
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Stimela
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Grazing in the Green
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Brinca de Vivre (Joke of Life)
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Thula Thula
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Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)
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Morija Maseru
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Nkosi Siekelel'i Afrika
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Alison Howe |
| Director | Janet Fraser-Crook |
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