{UAH} TRIBUTE TO LATE AFRICAN JAZZ ICON HUGH MASEKELA

Sad to learn of the passing of Hugh Masekela. One of Africa's legendary jazz artists who used his music to fight discrimination and bring people together. From humble beginnings in Apartheid South Africa, he went on to become a shining star in global jazz circles from Europe, America, Asia, and across Africa. A conscious Pan-Africanist, Hugh Masekela represented the continent well wherever he performed, with several exclusive jazz performances in Uganda. I consider him to be in the league of Africa's greatest artists of all time. Indeed he is considered amongst the world's greatest artists in contemporary jazz music.

One of the things that made him unique was how he always maintained melodious African roots in his songs.

Thank you for the music. Thank you for the emotions and memories that it generated. Indeed Africa has lost a shining star today.

May your soul rest in eternal peace.

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