Hugh Masekela
& The Mahotella Queens
Saturday 6 November 2010 7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Tickets £23, £28
Hugh Masekela has been at the heart of the music of South Africa since the 1960s; his soaring, joyful trumpet sound that brims with warmth and optimism, continues as an expression of resistance and a celebration of resilience. Following a number of recent successful orchestral and choral projects, this is the first opportunity in three years to catch South Africa's most enduring musical ambassador with his full band, just a week before they open the London Jazz Festival.
Award-winning female vocal trio The Mahotella Queens have exerted enormous influence on the musical life of South Africa. Recognised for three decades of energetic and emancipating music, their mesmerizing music inspired the people of their country to dance and dream through the dark years of apartheid.
Watch
Watch Hugh Masekela performing at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert