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South African Jazz Musician Hugh Masekela Dies At 78

Legendary South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78 after a decade-long fight with cancer, according to a statement from his family on Tuesday. Often called the "Father of South African jazz," Masekela died in Johannesburg after what his family said was a "protracted and…

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09:58 on January 23 2018

Hugh Masekela, Trumpeter and Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies at 78

New York Times — The pioneer of South African jazz came to the forefront of the countryâ€™s music in the 1950s as a member of the Jazz Epistles, gaining international fame after movi... more info

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14:44 on January 23 2018

South African Jazz Musician Hugh Masekela Dies At 78

Stereogum — Legendary South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78 after a decade-long fight with cancer, according to a statement ... more info

Hugh Masekela

10:16 on January 23 2018

Hugh Masekela RIP

The Quietus — The great South African jazz trumpeter and human rights activist died this morning, at home in Johannesburg more info

Hugh Masekela

10:51 on January 23 2018

Hugh Masekela dies aged 78

Uncut — The South African jazz trumpeter was battling prostate cancer Photo by Judith Burrows/Getty Images The South African jazz trumpeter was battling prostate cancer The ... more info

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