Hugh was a great friend for more than 40 years, and our friendship was rekindled when I came to SA in 1994 to work with the UN and later served as Ambassador of Liberia. He would call and say "Spoon, tell Sis Joyce I am coming to Pretoria, so please have some fufu and soup for me"! Our home was his, and his ours! He may be gone, but will never be forgotten! Thanks for the friendship over the years! RIP!
I had the chance to meet him in The Netherlands, I worked at the hotel he lodged, When I called His name Sir Hugh Masekela, “He said where do you know me boy?!”, I smiled and said my dad and I used to watch your VHS almost every weekend and I love your personality and great music..after the convo, I stretched forth my arm to shake him...and this words he said will always be with me..”I DON’T SHAKE HANDS BROTHER, I HUG..” we took a couple of pictures...YES I MET HUGH MASEKELA!!!!! RIP LEGEND....
I was a groupie of note and I listened to many musicians who played struggle music. I literally grew up in the townships listening. One white gal. Not safe, I didn't care. The musso's used to let me sit on the stage or close to them❤
Oh my god man speak to our souls forever, rest with the best in paradise 🙏🏽✊🏾👍🏾👴🏽❤️👋🏽♥️ Come on Afrika, give a million views, we need several more for this.😂
I can remember when i bought my first album it was 1965 grazing in the grass on the front of it he carry a mean trumpet and with the other hand he had briefcase with a zebra in the back ground and what was so outstanding my man Hugh Masekela was barefoot look like he just got off the plane from Africa. I will all way love his music he truly was an icon a masterpiece Hello.R.I.P.
Grazing in the Grass recorded around 1968 I have that album The Promise of a Future side two first song a short version. The Americanization of Ooga Booga recorded live at The Village Gate E/SE-4372 MGM U-DWI side2 first song!! No animals pictured just him barefoot in a suit news paper in one hand and hat and briefcase in another that trumpet had the Gate jumping was the bomb he has always been in my heart💞💔!!
I was a little girl, the first time I heard “Grazing in the Grass”. I was 4,5 or 6 in 66 to 68 when this song made a lasting impression on me. I will never forget the joy this little girl felt dancing with my cousins at my Gramma Nancy’s house.
South Africa. Don't burn your country. What would he say now if he saw what is happening? What would the old men he is talking about say? You left us such powerful advice. We shall meet you again one day. We miss you dearly.
Do NOT underestimate me. I was born with a gift. I will use it for good. Especially the good of my people Now Thandi's interviews I got before my kidnapping make sense. I hear you Mama Love love love....
Hugh was a great friend for more than 40 years, and our friendship was rekindled when I came to SA in 1994 to work with the UN and later served as Ambassador of Liberia. He would call and say "Spoon, tell Sis Joyce I am coming to Pretoria, so please have some fufu and soup for me"! Our home was his, and his ours! He may be gone, but will never be forgotten! Thanks for the friendship over the years! RIP!
Bra Hugh
I had the chance to meet him in The Netherlands, I worked at the hotel he lodged, When I called His name Sir Hugh Masekela, “He said where do you know me boy?!”, I smiled and said my dad and I used to watch your VHS almost every weekend and I love your personality and great music..after the convo, I stretched forth my arm to shake him...and this words he said will always be with me..”I DON’T SHAKE HANDS BROTHER, I HUG..” we took a couple of pictures...YES I MET HUGH MASEKELA!!!!! RIP LEGEND....
I will ALWAYS envy you 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
You are one of the blessed, I'm from South Africa but hardly saw Him, His a man for the world
Wow, gonna say the same, thanks for sharing this story.
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I was a groupie of note and I listened to many musicians who played struggle music. I literally grew up in the townships listening. One white gal. Not safe, I didn't care. The musso's used to let me sit on the stage or close to them❤
Oh my god man speak to our souls forever, rest with the best in paradise 🙏🏽✊🏾👍🏾👴🏽❤️👋🏽♥️ Come on Afrika, give a million views, we need several more for this.😂
I don’t believe this legend is gone RIP🇿🇦😍🇿🇦I blessed been in his festival in 2014 Kirstenbosch Cape Town
I saw him and Miriam Makeba in concert in New Orleans during the 80’s. I was mesmerized the whole time they performed. It was a beautiful experience.
R.I.P my first and only favorite trumpetist in world, respect and love from Gabon
Damn I'm sorry that I never recognised this man while alive but what an icon, his music lives in my heart forever
I can remember when i bought my first album it was 1965 grazing in the grass on the front of it he carry a mean trumpet and with the other hand he had briefcase with a zebra in the back ground and what was so outstanding my man Hugh Masekela was barefoot look like he just got off the plane from Africa. I will all way love his music he truly was an icon a masterpiece Hello.R.I.P.
Grazing in the Grass recorded around 1968 I have that album The Promise of a Future side two first song a short version. The Americanization of Ooga Booga recorded live at The Village Gate E/SE-4372 MGM U-DWI side2 first song!! No animals pictured just him barefoot in a suit news paper in one hand and hat and briefcase in another that trumpet had the Gate jumping was the bomb he has always been in my heart💞💔!!
I was a little girl, the first time I heard “Grazing in the Grass”. I was 4,5 or 6 in 66 to 68 when this song made a lasting impression on me. I will never forget the joy this little girl felt dancing with my cousins at my Gramma Nancy’s house.
Nelson is now enjoying your music, Hugh, along with the Angels. Take a bow in heaven for a Job Well Done!!🙏😄😄🙏
Lala ngoxolo lwa naphakade mngqungqi we zizwe. Ubaleke umdyarho wakho wagqiba nzwana. Salute, 👑
Who,s still listining to this legend in 2019
Me...i first heard this in the paul simon graceand concert in 1988
I first heard of Hugh Maskela from, of all things, a comedy album by Franklyn Ajaye in 1974.
Sfundo Wiseman flugelhorn players among many others
2020 and Forever
In 2020 :-)
Oh, the greatness, the man who with Miriam sang the soul of South Afrika, RIP our enduring darling geniuses.✊🏾✊🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️
Hugh you and Mandela are together now RIP THANK YOU BOTH - see you when I get there.
See u soon
Wow. I'm speechless. He truly was a global artist. Probably the greatest export this country has ever produced. May his soul rest in peace.
Awesome collaboration Masekela and Lee Ritenour and company . RIP to a legend Hugh Masekela .
L
RIP Hugh! Thank u for the legacy!
The magnificent Hugh Masekela and all the rest of the exceptional talent on one stage. WOW Beyond WOW!!!!
And he's a great speaker too.
All star band! King MASEKELA!
The music that touches us all, soul to soul. Thank you Bra Hugh!
R.I.P Hugh Masekela you will be greatly missed here in S.A.
Always will be the best jazz artiste. Hugh Masekela honouring another great icon
One of the GREATEST musicians ever!!! RIP Hugh Masekela! You will forever be missed.
Rip, one of the greatest that lived. Gonna miss him performing.
Thank you! Shared on Facebook, January 23, 2020 - *Hugh Masekela - April 4, 1939 - January 23, 2018*
Hugh Masekela, Ceiphas Semenya & Jonas Gwangwa formed The Union of South Africa in the early 60s. A great trio indeed
Rest in peace Ntate
Much love from Namibia
Hugh Masekela will always be LOVED!!!
one of the greatest ever saluting THE GREATEST NELSON
May His soul rest in peace. Uyibekile induku ebandla
R.I.P baba may All mighty God be with You Tata what a great Legend we have
What a great Man of the people. RIP
Marcus Miller Slapping that base so hard 🎸 🖐
R.I.P Bra Hugh
RIP Hugh Masekela!
A Legend singing about another Legend.Rest in strength my legends!!!
Thank you.
RIP Brother.✊🏾
What a glorious tribute! RIP, Mr. Masekela
Still watching and loving it in 2019.
The best of the best..the legend!! Rest in power 🕯🙏🏾
Masters! greetings from Chile
You know, we can all get along if we just stop blaming each other for shit that happened long ago between people who are all gone now.
True.. grudges are like a bag of rocks around one's neck.. they weigh you down. 🕊 It is easier said than done.
RIP great man
May the soul of this great man and music legend rest in eternal peace
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South Africa. Don't burn your country. What would he say now if he saw what is happening? What would the old men he is talking about say? You left us such powerful advice. We shall meet you again one day. We miss you dearly.
and now they both together somewhere above.
Aaar man, may his soul rest in peace
What a great muscian he was - RIP Bro Hugh!
great music. much respect Hugh Masekela
Rest in Peace, our Esteemed Legend!
POR SIEMPRE EN MI CORAZON, AMEN..-
APLAUSOS DE PIE , CON EL CORAZON EN AFRICA, GRACIAS, AMEN.-
Would drive past his house in Bryanston JHB once a week and looked . RIP Ntate Hugh
May his soul rest in peace
Curtis Mayfield
Bra hugh is my best legend
A legend is gone, but his fantastic music will live to eternity
Legends Never Did❤
BEAUTIFUL MASEKELA YOU'RE FULL OF SOUL
Wow wow wow..awesome
What a treat!💯🔥
I saw him only once in a small peformance in London in the early 90s with Nigeria, Remi Kabaka on percussion or so.
He used to come to my house every weekend to see my father 😢
I envy you. Much love from Kenya
That was indeed a legend
Rest in Peace.....Bra Hugh....!!
En los Cielos nos veremos Hugh Masekela...QEPD
R.I.P. Hugh Masekela!
wounderful...
Genius.
Maravilhoso este vai tocar muito lá no céu. Obrigada Hugo ❤
rest well Hugh!
Great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Do NOT underestimate me.
I was born with a gift.
I will use it for good.
Especially the good of my people
Now Thandi's interviews I got before my kidnapping make sense.
I hear you Mama
Love love love....
Who is listening to this in 2021?
Great man Masekela
Nice work
RIP Bra Hugh.
Good for you bro.
Rest In Peace Tata
Sleep well great man
Poetic and spiritual 👏
Love it!!
RIP Masekela..
Am listening in April 6th 2021
Marcus Miller!
Who's listening 2021!
Yes!!
He feels it. I feel it:) ❤️
RIP Mr/bra Hugh Masekela
Rip Hugh from the coal miners of Ayrshire Scotland.
Legend...
Nice song
We lv our legends
Never again let one group of the country dominate the other...in all countries
People saying who is listening in 2020.
Hey we never left ey🤞🏾
RIP Baba
I am😀 my mother loves him, so i ve heard it many times
Rip southaftrican ICON
RIP Giant
RIP HUGH
R.I.P ntate Hugh Masekela
Rest In Power !
Ijeoma De De
Fantastico
bring back Nelson Mandela today no more postpone 2020
Rest in Peace