Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela to perform at Carnegie Hall

On October 10, 2014 one of South Africa’s true ambassadors of freedom and musical icons—legendary trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Hugh Masekela kicks off Carnegie Hall’s UBUNTU: Music and Arts of South Africa festival with Twenty Years of Freedom, a program that also features the great South African singer Vusi Mahlasela, known as “The Voice” in South Africa. Masekela and Mahlasela are joined by guest artists to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of democracy and free elections in South Africa with a program of stirring freedom songs.

Masakela’s most recent recording is Jabulani (Razor & Tie, 2012).

This concert is part of UBUNTU: Music and Arts of South Africa, a three-week festival from October 10 to November 5, 2014, featuring the diverse culture of South Africa.