Person in history
Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela, South African trumpeter, composer and singer (born 1939)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2018 · January 23
Their story
Who they were
Hugh Masekela, South African trumpeter, composer and singer (born 1939)
Why this date
Hugh Masekela appears on our January 23 calendar for 2018 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Hugh Masekela
When did Hugh Masekela die?
January 23 2018.
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