Hugh Masekela Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hugh Masekela.

Hugh Masekela was a South African jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, and singer. Born on April 4, 1939, in Witbank, South Africa, he began playing the trumpet at an early age. Masekela's musical career spanned over six decades, during which he became a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement. He combined his musical talents with powerful political activism, using music as a tool to spread awareness about the injustice of apartheid. Masekela's music blended jazz, Afrobeat, and traditional South African rhythms, creating a unique sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. He passed away on January 23, 2018.

Whatever you go into, you have to go in there to be the best

Whatever you go into, you have to go in there to be the best. There's no formulas. It's all about passion and honesty and hard work. It might look glamorous, but it takes a lot of hard work. The blessing with the arts is that you can do it forever.

Hugh Masekela