Hugh Masekela - Masekela

About this episode

The episode explores the legacy of South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela with guest ialive, focusing on his album that followed his breakout hit.

We are joined by Philadelphia-based rapper and producer ialive to uncover the legacy of South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. In a proud IBT tradition, we listen to the album which followed Masekela's breakout hit. While not a commercial success, the work is a bold and enduring personal statement. Like what you hear? Sign up at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

People in this episode

Guest: ialive

Topics covered

• Hugh Masekela
• music legacy
• rap
• South African music
• album analysis

Keywords

• Hugh Masekela
• ialive
• music legacy
• South African trumpeter
• album analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Masekela

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