Description: (South African Trumpeter Known for His Jazz Compositions and for Writing Well-Known Anti-apartheid Songs)
Hugh Masekela, a renowned South African musician, was celebrated for his skills as a trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer, and composer. Known as "the father of South African jazz," Masekela achieved global acclaim for his jazz works and powerful anti-apartheid anthems like "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home." Additionally, he enjoyed commercial success, achieving a number-one US pop hit in 1968 with his rendition of "Grazing in the Grass."