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Hugh Masekela Taps His Deep Roots

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Hugh Masekela plays from his new CD, 'Revival':

  • "Dzinorabiro"
  • "District Six"
  • "Grazin' in The Grass"
  • "Boy's Doin' It"

Legendary trumpeter and composer Hugh Masekela comes from an extensive jazz background. Masekela, from South Africa, has enjoyed major success over the years, and is recognized as one of the greatest innovators in world fusion.

Hugh Masekela's career spans decades of progressive jazz.

Hugh Masekela's career spans decades of progressive jazz.

Now Masekela has a new record, Revival — the songs reveal inspirations in pop, jazz and R&B. We discuss those influences and listen for them in some of Masekela's new work.

This interview originally aired on July 1, 2005.

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