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Bra Hugh, 71 and young at heart

Hugh Masekela

Award winning journalist Lucas Ledwaba catches up with jazz legend Hugh Masekela in this intimate interview that accesses of the world’s finest musicians. At 71 years of age, Bra Hugh is far from old despite a lifestyle that was hard on the liver and even harder on journalists asking probing questions. Ledwaba dispels the rumours, updates the facts and offers a rare glimpse into the heart of this remarkably talented man.

 

 

 

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Hugh Masekela

Award winning journalist Lucas Ledwaba catches up with jazz legend Hugh Masekela in this intimate interview that accesses of the world’s finest musicians. At 71 years of age, Bra Hugh is far from old despite a lifestyle that was hard on the liver and even harder on journalists asking probing questions. Ledwaba dispels the rumours, updates the facts and offers a rare glimpse into the heart of this remarkably talented man.

 

 

 

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