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Hugh Masekela

The music of Hugh Masekela has reflected the struggles of the anti-apartheid era. Why does he now describe South Africa as becoming removed from its authentic, African culture?

Zeinab Badawi talks to the South African jazz musician and political activist Hugh Masekela. His life and music have reflected the struggles of the anti-apartheid era and the subsequent years of black majority rule. So why does he now describe South Africa as fast turning into a rubbish dump and becoming removed from its authentic, African culture?

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Jan 201820:30GMT

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterZeinab Badawi
Interviewed GuestHugh Masekela

Broadcasts

  • Tue 23 Jun 201503:30GMT
  • Tue 23 Jun 201508:30GMT
  • Tue 23 Jun 201514:30GMT
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  • Tue 11 Aug 201503:30GMT
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  • Wed 24 Jan 201804:30GMT
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  • Wed 24 Jan 201820:30GMT