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South Africa’s jazz maestro Hugh Masekela bows out

By Betty Njeru | Jan. 23, 2018
South African legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela dies at 78. [Photo: Courtesy]

Renowned South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78.

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