Stimela - Hugh Masekela

The Hugh Masekela story is a long and exciting one: the two times Grammy awarded artist is Africa´s most important jazz and world musician. He has covered the globe and played with just about every top star you can think of. Hugh Masekela wrote a number of international hits and sold several million CDs. He even topped "Jumping Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones with "Grazing in the Grass" in the US charts. Another very popular song of Hugh Masekela called "Bring Him Back Home" became the anthem for Nelson Mandala's world tour following his release from prison. Some of Hugh Masekela´s activities are a while ago ... but he is still making history:
In 2010 he opened both - the Kick off Concert and the opening ceremony of the World Cup in South Africa - a worldwide TV event. His touring schedule was massive and included major festivals and venues like the Carnegie Hall, NY and the Royal Festival Hall in London or the Mela Festival in Oslo, where he performed in front of 80 000 people.
In 2011 Hugh Masekela caused maximum surprise when he joined U2 on stage in one of the biggest concerts U2 ever played. More than 98 000 people celebrated Hugh Masekela in Johannesburg when Bono called him to join them on their hit "I Still haven´t Found What I´m Looking For". Hugh Masekela highlighted another series of festivals all over the world and played the Hollywood Bowl together with Wynton Marsalis. He was awarded by the Etnosur Festival in Spain and received the WOMEX 11 Award for Artists on 30 October in Copenhagen.

[@gerry2294]

This song really has only 2 chords. The rest are "passing chords". When you can do so much with just 2 chords... you're on another level. Respect!

[@msiziblessingmbonambi1522]

This is the best stimela of them all hands down!!🙌.

[@veapndlovu]

The best. This is a classic that will live forever. Bra Hugh is a legend.

[@AnythinRural]

Rain is spiritual meaningful in Africa it's not a coincident it started raining at end of this song. It is a response from our Angels, they received the prayes.

[@IronJazz99]

My eight year old grandson heard this while riding in my car. I heard a little voice say,"Grandpa!That's the best Jazz song I have ever heard!" Hugh's music and politics have passed to the next generation. :-)

[@sbusisomagongo7332]

For those of you who have never screamed in their lives, even in bed.

[@nokuzolamctywa7281]

Oh wow, that is amazing 🇿🇦🎤🇿🇦❤🎹

[@LGibbs-sg8tz]

: )

[@josephinemabetlela7158]

GA ke tsebe ke reng ka mokgalabje yo WA gesho, Mpho ye e makatjago, ruri o WA gopolega ka mehla, aa robale ka khutjo❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@davidmckay9552]

This song breaks my heart every time I hear it , and I thank God it does.

[@mobydick8620]

What a legend. This Song is a masterpiece for the history of africa for future generations.

[@unguja64]

Always loved this version of Stimela - He leaves no stone unturned in this intro. Such a powerful storyteller. ----------Rest in Power, Comrade and Brother Hugh Masekela

[@LeskeyC001]

True. Hugh was such a performer and entertainer. Story teller indeed. His rapport with the audience was really something. He could be so intense and playful at the same time. The strange thing about him was how he never got old. He was still his quirky, hip self into his 70s. RIP Bra Hugh.

[@augustahenriquesgnsing4097]

From mozambique i respect this man

[@B0bbyTarantino]

Hugh was a legend and still is😭♥️

[@obadiasegwape3277]

MY COUNTRYMEN RIP BRA HUGH YOU SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

[@diannelangston9421]

I was fortunate enough to be able to see this performance live at University of California at Davis this past summer.

[@ricksegal3065]

Simply a Masterpiece!!!!

[@highlyfavored9749]

He expressed our pain through music while at the same time calling out the parasites of this world. Rest in power. I will continue to enjoy your music and message as I kneel ✊🏾

[@aregaali8371]

Yes, he did! He spoke for the downtrodden and against the corrupt leaders. Just imagine if most high profile athletes and music stars spoke up against oppression.

[@kbadeegandu9086]

Rest in peace hugh masekela the great jazz songs i ever heard

[@javioubina1797]

Sobran las palabras. Increible

[@percymaseko9177]

Rest in peace Mr Masekela thank you for the music

[@lizefuma6111]

His music will forever be cherished by those who find meaning to its divining chords and educational lyrics to personal freedom

[@funnytimeshow6147]

Beautiful! A masterpiece

[@rasoolvilakazi8863]

May God rest him in peace. Captured that piece of painful history magnificently indeed

[@MarylouNewdigate]

Rest in music, bra Hugh. we thank you for your contribution to the SA music scene, may your legacy live on forever

[@njnccu9023]

Rest in peace my hero. You left us, but your soul remains through your music.

[@lupo508]

That's my Workers Day song....all Working class People,stay Blessed and United.

[@abamiedo1]

I've heard this song hundreds of times and it never fells to stir my soul. My ears don't know the words he speaks, but my soul sings with him flawlessly every time. My mind's eye sees the train chugging along the tracks down the mine shaft to the diamond that will make everyone except the person who discovered it rich. Stimela

[@paulmolale3764]

I pray that we all get through this pandemic. #COVID-19

[@kingsford77]

ACTIVIST AND ENVIRONMENTALIST HUGH MASEKELA YOU'RE ARE BEAUTIFUL

[@NYUSWA]

Even today bra Hugh you are still a hero to Me

[@Alexandeeee]

Uma Obra de arte , um abraço meu irmão, cante com os anjos , espalhe energia , essa energia contagiante, não o conhecia e sua energia me reacendeu , um abraço do Brasil, a masterpiece.

[@magaroo7349]

Saddened to hear of his death today. SA has lost a legend and icon. RIP.

[@stevieedwards7769]

man....what a storyteller and amazing musician.... KILLER song. what i would have given to be in that audience.

[@freedomdubb1830]

perfect ,magnificent, extraordinarily exceptional, AFRICAN

[@hennic13]

The genius that was Bab' Bra Hugh...#Rest in perfect peace ❤

[@eddierocksteady5740]

I met Hugh Masekela at the Afrika shrine in Lagos, Nigeria where he came to play with Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

[@KSmall109CAB]

Wow! That must've been an awesome experience.

[@khanyaputini2732]

Greatest of all time. Rest In Peace!

[@jnnd6177]

I love you masekela, you will continue to live in our hearts.

[@Kiltoonie]

An outstanding live performance video: I have heard this song so many times on vinyl, live and on CD, and this has the best production quality. Thanks: and RIP Hugh Masekela.

[@kcc9249]

Kickass song, only an intelligent musician could create this great piece of work.

[@avelamadikiza7453]

2nd-Nov-2018 at 5:48am

[@orismayunisophiano.h3663]

legends , history will remember each and everydody kindly

[@EEMukanya]

Thank you for the music Bra Hugh. RIP.

[@pulseboston3976]

REST IN PEACE , Thank you for the music. #Timeless

[@janemoyo8415]

Pulse Bost

[@lindawangui7886]

I love your art Baba, I love you.

[@adecirket7524]

I saw Hugh live, I saw Bob Marley live and I have seen Toots live, I would have walked to see Hugh a privilege. Why does not everyone listen to him? To me he is in the same level as Steve Wonder.

[@yes_cassi]

I see Africa brought some blessings with the rain there

[@tsaoneamanze3615]

My his soul rest in peace we will always remember him

[@Bataboy626]

RIP Hugh Masekela..what a guy

[@halalisanidanisa4720]

this is evergreen, even fifth generation will enjoy this great song.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Stimela...train still running in 2022.

[@embe1]

A supreme artiste. Just supreme. And his band also is as tight as the fist of ebenezer scrooge. He has a habit of giving free concerts and I once saw him live. He is a really gifted performer, storyteller and artist-the kind of person who if they performed for five hours it would be too short.

[@edihejzel]

Баја је легенда атмосфере, звука и интерпретације. Мало је оваквих музичара.

[@andwhat54]

Wow! It took me 46 years to get over "Grazing in the Grass" and listen to something else by the jazz maestro. I really enjoyed this coming from a trumpeter and a poet. Thank you for sharing.

[@terrythekittie]

Me too, always loved GITG but never knew what else he had done in the interim until a year ago, downloading a few tracks, Ade, Mama etc., and buying my first HM cd in the meantime, why doesn't the world know this man?

[@jorgeguzman3659]

Hugh you are one of the great man that came from SA ,we will always remember you!It's a sad day today ,go in peace!un abrazo grande de un hermano Afrochileno!

[@bernardogomez3737]

very moving, gifted as few, inspiring, surpreme performance, this version is amazing, a Master work. I congatulate myself for being able to listen Masekela.

[@CineVibe]

a very inspiring character

[@claudeyoung5376]

A South African Gem! One of the All-time Greats! Thank you Sir!

[@shoshanahhillman8964]

Walk with the Ancestors

[@davidclay6295]

My love for Africa is long time Hugh masekela healing song change me

[@ericm.5765]

_The last part always gets me._ _Chuu_ _chuuuuu!_

[@gadda33]

HM....one of those people You never forget ! NEVER......

[@stingobaholo5244]

RIP BRA HUGH... UR MUSIC WILL 4REVR COMMUNICATE 2 US & *U* 4REVR REMEMBERED

[@mnumzanemchunu776]

Legends though 🤦🏿‍♂️ RIP Bra Hugh🙏🏿

[@righteous.4793]

MY pas played this great music when i was little, im a young lady now and i still go back for more, Bra HUGH, you make magic baby, Thank you so much:)

[@vennagwata919]

May your soul rest internal peace such a great icon u will surely be missed

[@feziwezikalala8934]

What an experience thank u. Monsieur

[@AviweGwele]

The Granddad of Jazz! Bro Hugh!

[@cressida467]

THE BOY IS DOIN IT!!

[@sbonisosabelo2652]

Amazing talent

[@samukelentuli3074]

Powerful & Inspirational piece of art- Makes one appreciate the simplest gift of life & be proud of being African! Thank You Bra-Hugh for always reminding us of who were are & embracing that being! #Africa_My_Beginning_Africa_My_Ending!

[@XX-uw2nl]

🚂一曲入魂！👏

[@heyayanda]

Oh God I love this.

[@sammabula7359]

are u a relative of ayanda shange of joyours celebration meaning of ayanda

[@angelmakhubo215]

Rest in peace Bra Hugh .....its hurts me so much that I didnt got a chance to meet you face to face

[@aqualeixo367]

That's the man.....hugh Massekela......pure Jazz....we on Boss

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

RIP peace Bra Hugh.

[@cilatpromedia2546]

May your soul Rest In Eternal Peace Bra Hugh.

[@csd8204]

This is the only live version of this song I like. First heard the album in Japan back in 1984. Bought if off the cover, without hearing a single song. Beautiful music, lyrics and that iconic voice of his. His incredible trumpet playing and breath control was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and give Waiting for the Rain a listen.

[@asivenyathela4680]

Wow this is beauty 👌..

[@DINGLEBERRY1957]

Great Song for Surfing in uncrowded waves by yourself!!!!!

[@samuelmonga9725]

we will miss this talent

[@mcebisitulelo2967]

Rest in peace tatomkhulu we will always cherish your special music

[@fernly2]

TY for your work in magnifying harmony in the process of creation. It is through This Truth and Beauty we are lead to liberty. Please watch the presidential candidate Dr. shiva. I’m hoping we can hear a debate with the candidates even if a volunteer has to be found to mouth their words for them. With a little bit of luck we will have an election ‘24 let us humbly pray for strength to carry us forward to economic justice for all.

[@blackknight7017]

A REVOLUTION WITHIN THE REVOLUTION...

[@cliffworks748]

Hugh was the Messiah

[@bridgetdube5795]

RIP bra hugh so in love wt yr voice

[@byronmarais]

Bra just being too cool on this one. Classic!

[@lusengabheky3278]

A musician political Father Bra Hugh Masekela Rest in Peace My God bless your Spirit

[@erikprelle6200]

OMG! Thank you

[@talentgumede452]

and then it rained...the ancestors are happy

[@neotshidi2191]

love this song!!!

[@gabazatiba5951]

THANK YOU FOR GETTING THIS VERSION! my favorite! thank you! thank you!

[@poulomelembe690]

Boa música mesmo , sempre gostei antes de conhecer o tal Hugo masekela i Love this song...

[@ralphmonka1723]

Another great Musician gone much too early. R.I.P. Mr. Masekela

[@indlondlodingiswayo5084]

Babu Masekela is feeling himself

[@ThandazaMK]

Oh Nkos' yam😭.

[@Keithlfpieterse]

Voor mij als Zwarte Zuidafrikaan is "Stimela" te vergelijken met "De Internationale." Tegelijkertijd bevat het elementen die in "De [tijdloze] Schreeuw" van Edvard Munch.But above all it is a story of life under Apartheid! Thanks for the upload.

[@zimkhitharoto6039]

RIP my legend

[@delmirobuque663]

I love that so good music for me...

[@kopanomaluleke622]

I'm crying listen to does song ,think my grandfather was killed for freedom and now the present South Africa we live in is not the freedom,we were fighting for.the capitalist Zuma is killing our country

[@PhomoloKhan]

Kopano Maluleke it's not my brother I had to run away with my family because of so much crime we had experienced life was like a night mare for my family.

[@kamvalethuspelman8306]

argh man leave Msholozi alone. What did he do to threaten your freedom?

[@lovamoses]

Great Music WoW!!!!!!!

[@johnshan8239]

thank you! I have been looking for this years..... just made my night

[@stephinamlauzi2397]

RIP our father my your soul rest in peace !!!!!!!!!! from Stephinah Mlauzi in George

[@justiceleshilo]

u r de best masekela