Musicians mourn Hugh Masekela

Musicians mourn Hugh Masekela

Tributes from fellow musicians continue to pour in following the death of legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela on Tuesday morning.

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Bongani Fassie, the son of the late singer Brenda Fassie, says Masekela had a huge influence on his music and will also be remembered for his great sense of humour.

 

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South African singer Danny K says Hugh Masekela was the first artist he called when he started the Shout Out anti-crime campaign. He says Masekela influenced a lot of other local artists to join the campaign.

 

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Songstress and humanitarian, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, says Masekela influenced everybody and he had a good rapport with young and old.

 

She says Masekela was a great man who remained very humble despite all his achievements.

 

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J'Something from MiCasa says Masekela was more than a legend to most South African’s, he added that Masekela was a kind and warm-hearted person. 

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