Hugh Masekela has come to be known as a living legend in the half-century since he first picked up a trumpet, and luckily for us he shows no sign of putting it down yet. His voice has long spoken out in his country's struggle for civil rights, whilst his soaring, joyful trumpet sound brims with warmth and bristles with elements of township jazz, hip-hop and funk. Universally considered one of the world's all-time greatest horn players.T1167080663Performer Andy Sheppard. | |
| 21 May 14 | Theatre Royal, Norwich :: V72 listing details L01301177362 |
and the Mahotella Queens - T0457142829An historic meeting bringing the warmth and optimism of South African music to the stage through two of the Rainbow Nation’s finest artists. Hugh Masekela has been at the heart of the music of his country through the years of struggle to liberation; his soaring, joyful trumpet sound nourishes the soul and frees the spirit. This is the first opportunity for a number of years to catch South Africa’s most enduring musical ambassador with his full band, following his World Cup opening concert performance. The Mahotella Queens have exerted enormous influence on the musical life of South Africa. Recognised for three decades of energetic and emancipating music, their mesmerising sound inspired the people of their country to dance and dream through the dark years of apartheid. | |
| 20 Nov 10 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L02031569719 |
| 18 Nov 10 | Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910 listing details L01281265294 |
| 17 Nov 10 | Bristol Beacon, Bristol :: V1410 listing details L370960085 |
| 16 Nov 10 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L01335493980 |
| 14 Nov 10 | Usher Hall, Edinburgh :: V0738357779 listing details L1561802255 |
| 12 Nov 10 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1355115098 |
| 10 Nov 10 | The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead :: V1744216401 listing details L1789179142 |
| 6 Nov 10 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194 listing details L2051623192 |
T0541325345Iconic South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela returns to the London Symphony Orchestra on Thursday 10 December in the Barbican Hall to celebrate his 70th birthday. The programme includes urban folk songs and works by leading young jazz musician and composer Jason Yarde, Rude Awakening and All Souls Seek Joy, as well as music that reflects Masekela’s love for his own country. | |
| 10 Dec 09 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L02144255978 |
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| 22 May 08 | Belgrade Theatre, Coventry :: V153 listing details L01896953577 |
| 15 May 07 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L01988813657 |
| 13 May 07 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L102551654 |
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| 29 Jun 12 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L55407262 |
| 9 May 00 | De Montfort Hall, Leicester :: V430 listing details L1148701458 |
| 19 Jul 98 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L1184516210 |
