Jun 11, 2020 3:53 PM
In Memoriam: Larry Willis (1942–2019)
Larry Willis, a consummate pianist, composer and producer, died of an aneurysm on Sept. 29 at Baltimore’s Mercy…
Larry Willis (1942–2019)
Jun 11, 2020 3:53 PM
Larry Willis, a consummate pianist, composer and producer, died of an aneurysm on Sept. 29 at Baltimore’s Mercy…
Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)
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Tshepo Tshola sings at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in Cape Town, South Africa, during a tribute to the late Hugh Masekela.
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One of singer Simphiwe Dana’s early performances was at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 14 years ago.
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Born in South Africa in 1939, Hugh Masekela spent 30 years living in exile, before returning in 1990. He lived there for the remainder of his life, maintaining a busy career.
Feb 24, 2020 10:17 AM
Hugh Masekela, a beloved multi-instrumentalist and activist from South Africa whose long career included a surprise pop…
Hugh Masekela (foreground) performs during the International Jazz Day 2015 Global Concert at UNESCO on April 30, 2015 in Paris, France.
Jan 23, 2018 12:16 PM
South African trumpet, flugelhorn and cornet player Hugh Masekela died Tuesday in Johannesburg, according to news…
