Stimela lyrics hugh masekela biography

Hugh Masekela who passed on Jan 23, , is an integral part of South African modern history, being part of the resistance against 'apartheid' oppression, the social issues he addressed in his music, as well as being a larger-than-life figure.

'Stimela' (Coal Train) is the track that Hugh Masekela will probably be best remembered for as it encompasses all of his work both lyrically and musically.

Stimela lyrics hugh masekela biography

Such is the significance of 'Stimela' as it addresses the theme of hope against a backdrop of social injustice, central to South African modern history, a history still marked by decades of 'apartheid'.

'Stimela' was first released in on the album "I am not afraid" while Bra Hugh was still in exile following the political unrest surrounding the  Sharpeville Massacre.

Masekela studied at London's Guildhall School, then later on at the Manhattan School of Music. In New York, he befriended Harry Belafonte, who helped him to settle in the