Hugh Masekela
South African jazz trumpeter (1939–2018)
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home". He also had a number-one US pop hit in 1968 with the song "Grazing in the Grass", which was later covered by various other artists.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1968) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Monterey pop | Pennebaker Associates | 82 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1968 | Monterey Pop. | D. A. Pennebaker | 2846 | 16mm | Color | sound |