I met Hugh in 2005 when he came to my Jazz Improvisations class at NYU. I love him and his music to this day. I'm Bulgarian, I'm not supposed to feel so connected to it, but still, every time I hear him performing Stimela, I go to pieces. Special. I'm going to miss Hugh Masekela.
Rest in paradise Hugh, your music was legendary and this was my favourite song. Always made me emotional listening to it. You will be missed but your music will forever live on ♥️
I wouldn't have known anything about Hugh Masakela only for a boyfriend of mine in the late 90's. We'd like in bed I. The dark listening to this genius. Unfortunately my ex boyfriend passed away yesterday and I am here drinking a brandy, crying but happy to have experienced Hugh with him Derek this is for you, love Susie
As a 20 year old that lives in this country 🇿🇦, especially in the time we live in, just listening to Ntate Hugh's records make me so proud to be AFRICAN 🌍 He gives me hope to PERSEVERE AND GET MINES. he forever lives.
To me its too emotional because the artists today they all about fame and possession nothing about lifting each other. I use to go to his club In Yeoville to get whipped by him when I was doing something wrong like to be there after hours. What a great man indeed. I miss him...😭😭😭😭
I discovered Hugh Masekela’s music around 1974 with his album “I am not Afraid”. I was blown away by the music; every track was a gem creating these stories within my mind’s eye. The raw emotion that is expressed in this concert version is amazing. I would have loved to see this in a live performance The world lost a master musician at his passing. May your memory be eternal Hugh Masekela! 🙏🙏🙏
A tremendous loss. This song is one of my favorites. Every time I listen to this song, it always touches my soul. I am grateful that Bra Hugh Masekela, a beautiful legend, shared his gifts/talents unselfishly with the world. He is physically gone but he lives on!
I remember hearing this song the first time. I was at a hippie type party at an old farmhouse near misty cliffs Cape town. It blew my mind, like having a religious experience. That moment was when I found out about Bra Hugh. Thanks Mr Masakele. South African Jazz is the most beautiful.
I am jealous of the people who are listening to this masterpiece for the first time. I remember my fist time, it will forever be edged in my memory so much so that I also remember the smell of the environment I was in
I was blessed to see, hear. Hugh Maskela perform on Brown’s Island, Richmond, VA it was Epic! Never forget a brother watching me move to our Beats, asking me was I from my Motherland. My response Yes! Brooklyn, NY! Feeling my Roots thru Rythm!
this music evoke the spirit of African people from different parts of African continent. African people brought in this country whose wealth was robbed and forcefully taken away by White people during the colonial era. African people having nothing in their hands trained to toil in the mines , leaving their love ones back home , parents , families with no one to protect. Flocked in the coal train and their homes in the world of oblivion. Bobby Bucwa
As the world continues to grow and experience changes everyday, there are certain things that will never change. Good music and Legends. Hugh may be gone but his inspiration and music will live on till eternity. "Stimela" May our ancestors and forefathers find Peace....
I'm by no means an emotional man. But, this song...it's presentation...it's meaningful performance just tugs at me. I cannot help but think of the gravity our ancestors endured for the numbers of years they were forced to endured it. Hugh Masekela, thank you, sir, for honoring these brave men through song. May they be blessed mightily. Hugh Masekela, may God rest your soul.
Simply an all-time great musical piece and performance. I have listened to this song in particular, as well as many of his others songs, over and over and over again, and have enjoyed them immensely every time. Long live the music, artistry and sounds of the man, Hugh Masekela.
Rest In Paradise, Brother Hugh Thank You for Helping Us In AMERIKKKA Understand The Common Struggles of Our Brothers and Sisters In AFRIKKKA. A MISTREATED PEOPLE, YET, STILL WE RISE!!!!!!
I took the video from one video, where he was playing at the 'Freedom Beat' festival Clapham Common 28th June 1986, and combined this with the better sound quality of another video.
There is a 16 minute version that was banded in the US around 1990. A Richmond, VA jazz station announced that, this was the "last time" they would play this particular version of "Stimula" because it was band in the USA and asked us to get our devices ready to record it. I did. I let my neighbor borrow it and never heard it again. I have since heard 16 minute versions, but they were "Not" the same. It is a rare live recording..... I awake daily to that song for a full year.... before I loaded it out. I know every note, beat and inflections. I would love to hear it again.
That explains why the video editing is out of sync with what's actually happening. For instance, the opening instrumental is a saxophone solo, then Hugh on trumpet - that's not on this video. Also when he's singing it's clear it's not on this version of the song. It's good hear anyhow :)
Bro... if you are a human amd this song does not evoke your emotions there is something wrong with you. I had the record and koced the song for a long time before I understood its meaning. Serious stuff.
If u gave a thumbs down you are seriously trippin this man is what we all should be striving to be as musicians. I love I've lovedhim from childhood till now
Oh this legend!!! rest in peace this song reminds during my younger days. Coming back from school while waiting for my parents to return from work listening to the radio
Africa Unite.I was sharing lyrics of this song with a Lady from Zim whose Mom is Malawian. Sister 2 Sister Africa is 1 Thank you Ntathe Hugh for the great music.Forever in our hearts.
I didn't know anything about him until I saw him perform this song at North Sea Jazzfest in early 2000s .. still feeling it like first time much Luv Bro
Woi. Rest in peace the author of Stimela and Grazing in the grass. You are legend. Your star in jazz will forever remain Bright. Rest in eternal peace Hugh Masekela.
專輯中最後一曲 Stimela 煤礦車 全曲長十分鐘，內分為四段。第一段以敲擊樂器與口技具體而微地模仿出蒸汽火車的各種聲音，並以歷盡滄桑的嗓音述說從非洲中南部各國的火車所載運而來的許多黑人礦工；第二段是薩克斯風演奏，有怨無處訴地幽怨哀嘆，像是被命運無情地擺弄的自己，除了無奈，還是無奈；第三段是小喇叭的獨白，似乎在暗無天日的恐怖威脅與聲聲無奈當中，虔誠地期盼著慈悲的曙光降臨，期盼著僥倖地逃過劫難；第四段則是以某種土語唱出一連串充滿著氣衝山河的悲憤情緒，以火車當作發洩對象，就算聽不懂土語的內容，卻依然可以深刻感受到語氣中透露出的不滿與憤怒，壓抑已久的內心衝擊按捺不住，一觸即發地宣洩而出，最終引發隨之共鳴的沸騰激情，有如火山爆發、排山倒海席捲而來，讓人來不及應付決堤的情緒。 情緒隨著樂曲脈動不斷地澎湃起伏，終至邁入高潮迭起階段，其中各種真實無比的樂聲一一湧現，包括綿密襲來的鼓聲、無限幽怨的和聲、富含光澤的薩克斯風與小喇叭演奏、主唱者的口白、歌聲與吶喊等歷歷在目，讓聆聽者宛如親身經歷一場色彩繽紛的非洲音樂現場表演。千言萬語、此情此景須問天的非洲黑人悲壯史詩，用一首歌把所有的委屈與哀怨以極盡滄桑的嗓音表露無遺，強烈地震撼著聆聽者的心弦，久久無法平息。 曲目： 1. Abangoma (The Healers) 2. Uptownship 3. Mandela (Bring Him Back Home!) 4. Grazin' In The Grass Listen Listen 5. Lady 6. Until When 7. Languta 8. Nomali 9. Marketplace 10. Ntyilo Ntyilo (The Love Bird) 11. Ha Le Se (The Dowry Song) 12. Stimela (The Coal Train) 此專輯另有 雙層 SACD、200 克 45 轉 2 LPs 可供選購
Baba Hugh,sing on ,ride on and walk tall among the highs .Forget not your soul mate ,mama makeba.Rest in peace..so indelible is your path on earth,adieu papa.
I saw Hugh at Love Supreme in East Sussex, wonderful, I saw Bob Marley, I have seen Toots and the Martels and Huigh makes the three. Everyone should have seen him.
Does anyone know where the audio of the live performance used in this video is? I first listened to the live recording of this song, and it just had a certain emotion which is hard to hear in all other records.
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I met Hugh in 2005 when he came to my Jazz Improvisations class at NYU. I love him and his music to this day. I'm Bulgarian, I'm not supposed to feel so connected to it, but still, every time I hear him performing Stimela, I go to pieces. Special. I'm going to miss Hugh Masekela.
Thanks for sharing the experience meeting him
Rest in paradise Hugh, your music was legendary and this was my favourite song. Always made me emotional listening to it. You will be missed but your music will forever live on ♥️
That song has so much soul and so many layers of meaning. Heartbreaking and moving, yet hopeful and persevering.
I wouldn't have known anything about Hugh Masakela only for a boyfriend of mine in the late 90's. We'd like in bed I. The dark listening to this genius. Unfortunately my ex boyfriend passed away yesterday and I am here drinking a brandy, crying but happy to have experienced Hugh with him
Derek this is for you, love Susie
May buti Derk rest in perfect peace. He was a a social and history conscious man, no doubt
Listen also to Motlalepula with Tshepo Tshola, a smasher too
@@georgemabasa7385 Thank you George
deep, I am sure wherever he is this made him smile
Will forever love you for representing the whole of Africa, not just Southern Africa.♥️👏🏿
As a 20 year old that lives in this country 🇿🇦, especially in the time we live in, just listening to Ntate Hugh's records make me so proud to be AFRICAN 🌍
He gives me hope to PERSEVERE AND GET MINES. he forever lives.
I love this song. But why did so many vote for the da over mk and eff?
To me its too emotional because the artists today they all about fame and possession nothing about lifting each other. I use to go to his club In Yeoville to get whipped by him when I was doing something wrong like to be there after hours. What a great man indeed. I miss him...😭😭😭😭
I discovered Hugh Masekela’s music around 1974 with his album “I am not Afraid”. I was blown away by the music; every track was a gem creating these stories within my mind’s eye. The raw emotion that is expressed in this concert version is amazing. I would have loved to see this in a live performance
The world lost a master musician at his passing. May your memory be eternal Hugh Masekela! 🙏🙏🙏
The Best Version of Stimela! What a beauty! Rest In Peace 1 of 1!
2024 listeners ĺike this
Continue resting in peace Hugh Legend 🙏
🙏🏽❤️
❤🎉
Loving this.
A tremendous loss. This song is one of my favorites. Every time I listen to this song, it always touches my soul. I am grateful that Bra Hugh Masekela, a beautiful legend, shared his gifts/talents unselfishly with the world. He is physically gone but he lives on!
I remember hearing this song the first time.
I was at a hippie type party at an old farmhouse near misty cliffs Cape town.
It blew my mind, like having a religious experience. That moment was when I found out about Bra Hugh. Thanks Mr Masakele. South African Jazz is the most beautiful.
I am jealous of the people who are listening to this masterpiece for the first time. I remember my fist time, it will forever be edged in my memory so much so that I also remember the smell of the environment I was in
I was blessed to see, hear. Hugh Maskela perform on Brown’s Island, Richmond, VA it was Epic! Never forget a brother watching me move to our Beats, asking me was I from my Motherland. My response Yes! Brooklyn, NY! Feeling my Roots thru Rythm!
this music evoke the spirit of African people from different parts of African continent. African people brought in this country whose wealth was robbed and forcefully taken away by White people during the colonial era. African people having nothing in their hands trained to toil in the mines , leaving their love ones back home , parents , families with no one to protect. Flocked in the coal train and their homes in the world of oblivion.
Bobby Bucwa
RIP BRA HUGH MASEKELA THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR LIBERATION THROUGH YOUR AUTHENTIC MELODIES. WE WILL TRIUMPH SOON. REST EASY EL COMMANDANT 👑
Never blame the citizens blame the government
This song as an African touches the depth of my soul. I could just weep
it touches mine too and weeping is what I do while listening.
It touches me the same way. Hugh's music is so deep and timeless.
@@69shovlhed89 Very, very deep, and it touched me the same way it did to you all.
As the world continues to grow and experience changes everyday, there are certain things that will never change. Good music and Legends. Hugh may be gone but his inspiration and music will live on till eternity. "Stimela" May our ancestors and forefathers find Peace....
Rest in peace Hugh! Saw him do this live, I was just a few feet away from him. What an honor!
I took a picture of him playing...i still have it
I have never heard anything more engaging and more true.
Summer of Soul brought me here!!!! I luv finding the fillings for my soul “MUSIC “ awwwwe yess!
His playing brings tears to my eyes. What an amazing talent and human being. Long Live Hugh Masekela !
Listening to this song at 4.20 in the afternoon it gives me strength any time if day, thanku hue blessed beautiful African 🙏🏾
Rest In Peace! Thank you for this soul stirring classic!!!
🎶"Smoking & a puffing & a pushing & a climbing & a crying & a smoking & a puffing!"🎼 He was always bad to the bone! Rest well Mr. Masekela. 🙏🏾🎺🕊 ❤
This song's content should be unpacked and form part of the SA school curriculum. Its so us!
RIP, big brother. The people of Trinidad love you
I'm by no means an emotional man. But, this song...it's presentation...it's meaningful performance just tugs at me. I cannot help but think of the gravity our ancestors endured for the numbers of years they were forced to endured it. Hugh Masekela, thank you, sir, for honoring these brave men through song. May they be blessed mightily. Hugh Masekela, may God rest your soul.
Simply an all-time great musical piece and performance. I have listened to this song in particular, as well as many of his others songs, over and over and over again, and have enjoyed them immensely every time. Long live the music, artistry and sounds of the man, Hugh Masekela.
No one blows the trumpet like you Hugh. Rest in peace pop!
Rest In Paradise, Brother Hugh
Thank You for Helping Us In AMERIKKKA Understand The Common Struggles of Our Brothers and Sisters In AFRIKKKA.
A MISTREATED PEOPLE, YET, STILL WE RISE!!!!!!
I took the video from one video, where he was playing at the 'Freedom Beat' festival Clapham Common 28th June 1986, and combined this with the better sound quality of another video.
I was there!!!!!
There is a 16 minute version that was banded in the US around 1990. A Richmond, VA jazz station announced that, this was the "last time" they would play this particular version of "Stimula" because it was band in the USA and asked us to get our devices ready to record it. I did. I let my neighbor borrow it and never heard it again. I have since heard 16 minute versions, but they were "Not" the same. It is a rare live recording..... I awake daily to that song for a full year.... before I loaded it out. I know every note, beat and inflections. I would love to hear it again.
That explains why the video editing is out of sync with what's actually happening. For instance, the opening instrumental is a saxophone solo, then Hugh on trumpet - that's not on this video. Also when he's singing it's clear it's not on this version of the song. It's good hear anyhow :)
Music is art and a diary. I feel this man. He is able to relate
If you are a Black African and this song does not evoke your emotions, then there is something seriously wrong with you.
Bro... if you are a human amd this song does not evoke your emotions there is something wrong with you. I had the record and koced the song for a long time before I understood its meaning. Serious stuff.
For me it invokes the unbearable images I saw at the Workers Museum, Johannesburg.
Being part Basque and Marconi it moves every part of my being
This black man from Detroit is definitely moved.
YOU CAN FEEL THE SADNESS IN ALL INSTRUMENTS.
XHugh Masekela forever♥️‼️♥️ His Spirit can never die because he lives in our Hearts, Minds, Souls. My Living Brother. Above All 🍇💕🎈
stimela took happiness from lot of our black people, stimela left our moms hanging. bow down to our living Legend Huge Mason els✊💟
If u gave a thumbs down you are seriously trippin this man is what we all should be striving to be as musicians. I love I've lovedhim from childhood till now
Maybe the thumbs down was for the lack of coordination between the video and the audio
Oh this legend!!! rest in peace this song reminds during my younger days. Coming back from school while waiting for my parents to return from work listening to the radio
Africa Unite.I was sharing lyrics of this song with a Lady from Zim whose Mom is Malawian.
Sister 2 Sister
Africa is 1
Thank you Ntathe Hugh for the great music.Forever in our hearts.
stimela took happiness from lot of our black people, stimela left our moms hanging. bow down to our living Legend Huge Masikela
I didn't know anything about him until I saw him perform this song at North Sea Jazzfest in early 2000s .. still feeling it like first time much Luv Bro
My fav song of Hugh
The Best!
First time i see a video of a Young Pa Hugh on stage playing the Very same instruments i saw him playing on Stage in 2007...Rest Well True Artist
RIP bra Hugh. My heart is actually sore. I really feel this one personally 💔💔🖤
Wow. Where have I been all my life? Never heard this before today. I guess there is just so much great music and so little time.
Our African heroes! We pass our messages through music! We hear you!
Bra Hugh, we are missing you, even here in Germany!
The best song ever!
Oh HUGH. Rest in Music. So happy I saw you Live before you time came.
Rest in Peace Hugh Masekela. Forever Great Of the Greats musicians in our times....
We are sorry for our African music legend for leaving so soon RIP MASE
What a beautiful historical sound
that is what you call SOUL MUSIC right there. pierce thru any skin.
Thank you Bra Hugh 🙏 .May your soul rest in eternal peace .
Saw him.and tje jamaican all stars, at the anvil in....Basingstoke Hampshire.....bout 2003-4.....brilliant....
Hugh Masekela April 1939 - 23 January 2018. He inspired us and we will forever be grateful.
Woi. Rest in peace the author of Stimela and Grazing in the grass. You are legend. Your star in jazz will forever remain Bright. Rest in eternal peace Hugh Masekela.
FANTASTIQUE !!!! Merci !!!!
"Siyalila sechaba, dikgomo difedile - u helele!
Bafedile lebopapa batshwaretsi dipasa - u helele!
Sitimela sebatseri bafeletse Johane - u helele!
Basemane, basetsana batshabile Soweto - u helele!
Maseya le basadi basetse balibangwe - u helele!
Tlang leboneng mathata a-Afrika - u helele!
Iyo! Siyelele Mama! - u helele!"
Thank you for writing these lyrics here. 💕
Masterfully done. Brilliant!!
Rest in Peace Bra Hugh....LEGEND
Great soldier for all people. I was sold when I was maybe 10 years old when I heard him play twinkle twinkle little star.
專輯中最後一曲 Stimela 煤礦車 全曲長十分鐘，內分為四段。第一段以敲擊樂器與口技具體而微地模仿出蒸汽火車的各種聲音，並以歷盡滄桑的嗓音述說從非洲中南部各國的火車所載運而來的許多黑人礦工；第二段是薩克斯風演奏，有怨無處訴地幽怨哀嘆，像是被命運無情地擺弄的自己，除了無奈，還是無奈；第三段是小喇叭的獨白，似乎在暗無天日的恐怖威脅與聲聲無奈當中，虔誠地期盼著慈悲的曙光降臨，期盼著僥倖地逃過劫難；第四段則是以某種土語唱出一連串充滿著氣衝山河的悲憤情緒，以火車當作發洩對象，就算聽不懂土語的內容，卻依然可以深刻感受到語氣中透露出的不滿與憤怒，壓抑已久的內心衝擊按捺不住，一觸即發地宣洩而出，最終引發隨之共鳴的沸騰激情，有如火山爆發、排山倒海席捲而來，讓人來不及應付決堤的情緒。
情緒隨著樂曲脈動不斷地澎湃起伏，終至邁入高潮迭起階段，其中各種真實無比的樂聲一一湧現，包括綿密襲來的鼓聲、無限幽怨的和聲、富含光澤的薩克斯風與小喇叭演奏、主唱者的口白、歌聲與吶喊等歷歷在目，讓聆聽者宛如親身經歷一場色彩繽紛的非洲音樂現場表演。千言萬語、此情此景須問天的非洲黑人悲壯史詩，用一首歌把所有的委屈與哀怨以極盡滄桑的嗓音表露無遺，強烈地震撼著聆聽者的心弦，久久無法平息。
曲目：
1. Abangoma (The Healers)
2. Uptownship
3. Mandela (Bring Him Back Home!)
4. Grazin' In The Grass Listen Listen
5. Lady
6. Until When
7. Languta
8. Nomali 9. Marketplace
10. Ntyilo Ntyilo (The Love Bird)
11. Ha Le Se (The Dowry Song)
12. Stimela (The Coal Train)
此專輯另有 雙層 SACD、200 克 45 轉 2 LPs 可供選購
Baba Hugh,sing on ,ride on and walk tall among the highs .Forget not your soul mate ,mama makeba.Rest in peace..so indelible is your path on earth,adieu papa.
Had the chance to see him perform it live in 2018 at yhe bushfire, i was a few meters away from him, what an honour
it cuts deep into yr heart Salute
I'm a white NZer and I love this album, especially this track.
Fantastic, wonderful...
This guy made a masterpiece here continue to rip sir
Recognise Nd give credit to the talented guys playing instruments Nd backing up,Lord bless them all
A True Legend indeed RIP Ntate Hugh Masekela
One of my legend's
R.i.p
good music that makes me relax.dankie ma authi.shiyaaa!!!!!!!
I saw Hugh at Love Supreme in East Sussex, wonderful, I saw Bob Marley, I have seen Toots and the Martels and Huigh makes the three. Everyone should have seen him.
The best , always on repeat .
OMG! He was gifted
Life is indeed finite . RIP legend ⭐
it touched my heart and soul
You can only feel the music better if you have been there or in Johannesburg!
RIP Hugh, you will always be remembered!
I’m so hurt 💔 RIP bra Hugh 🙏🕊
Whose listening to this in 2020.
From Kenya with love
RIP Hugh, you will always be remembered
One of his best song.
Brilliant!!!🇿🇦
Great Singer of old time
LOVE THIS SONG...
Robala ka kagiso gentle giant. Gotswa Botswana...
My favorite Masekela song H
Beautiful man, go in peace XO
This song is dedicated to my hood where he was born
Rest in Peace Hugh, and thank you
Legend ........ restin peace....
My number one song a master piece
And I don't know what he us saying ,music breaks all boundaries if you give it a chance
Intro by Don Laka on the piano.
The same train, took my brothers to the mines of Johannesburg.Bother, u sing g with soul.
such a heartbreaking song😫😫😫😫❤️🔥
Does anyone know where the audio of the live performance used in this video is? I first listened to the live recording of this song, and it just had a certain emotion which is hard to hear in all other records.
Rest in eternal peace Bra Hugh 🙏 💔
Crying
Whhhhooooo hoooooo Hugh. Respect. Simella.
African american and it makes me cry