Hugh Ramopolo Masekela was a South African trumpet, flugelhorn, and cornet player, as well as a composer and singer. He was renowned for his jazz compositions, particularly his anti-apartheid songs such as 'Soweto Blues' and 'Bring Him Back Home'. Masekela's music often conveyed strong political messages and reflected the struggles against apartheid, making him a significant figure in both the music industry and the movement for social justice in South Africa.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Hugh
heart, mind, or spirit
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Hugh Masekela belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Witbank
Place of Death: Johannesburg
Cause of Death: prostate cancer
Educated At: St. Martin's School | Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Occupation: recording artist | jazz musician | trumpeter | composer
Spouses: Chris Calloway | Miriam Makeba
Children: Sal Masekela
Awards Received: Ghana Music Awards | Order of Ikhamanga | Etnosur award | Channel O Music Video Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 4, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 4, 2024 |
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| Sun | 13 Aries 44 | 15 Aries 7 | 5 Cancer 48 |
| Moon | 16 Libra 54 | 14 Aquarius 45 | 27 Scorpio 57 |
| Mercury | 11 Aries 47 | 26 Aries 52 | 27 Cancer 4 |
| Venus | 4 Pisces 47 | 29 Pisces 5 | 16 Gemini 59 |
| Mars | 7 Capricorn 42 | 9 Pisces 40 | 4 Aquarius 31 |
| Jupiter | 21 Pisces 54 | 18 Taurus 4 | 7 Aries 10 |
| Saturn | 20 Aries 12 | 13 Pisces 55 | 29 Aries 35 |
| Uranus | 15 Taurus 54 | 20 Taurus 58 | 20 Taurus 31 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 22 | 28 Pisces 2 | 20 Virgo 44 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 14 | 1 Aquarius 54 | 0 Leo 21 |
| Rahu | 9 Scorpio 56 | 15 Aries 52 | 5 Scorpio 25 |
| Ketu | 9 Taurus 56 | 15 Libra 52 | 5 Taurus 25 |
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