I grew up with protests, marches, demonstrations, struggle. But I come from a clan of community workers. Hugh Masekela clancommunitydemonstration Change image and share on social
I always make the joke that I go home, to one of my homes, to go and do laundry so I can go on the road again. Hugh Masekela homejokelaundry Change image and share on social
What people don't know about oppression is that the oppressor works much harder. You always grew up being told you were not smart enough or not fast enough, but we all lived from the time we were children to beat the system. Hugh Masekela beatchildfast share on social
In my view, Africa's real problems are cultural. Hugh Masekela africaculturalproblem Change image and share on social
I don't think any musician ever thinks about making a statement. I think everybody goes into music loving it. Hugh Masekela lovemakemusic Change image and share on social
I've got to where am in life not because of something I brought to the world but through something I found - the wealth of African culture. Hugh Masekela africanbringculture Change image and share on social
I don't think anybody has ever been able to live up to what they promised. I don't know a government that has ever been successful at that because once they get into power, things change and the world is controlled also by business now. Hugh Masekela businesschangecontrol share on social
To tell you the truth, man, we spend most of the time travelling in hotels, in festivals, in concert halls, clubs, airports. The most unenjoyable part is all the security at airports. Hugh Masekela airportclubconcert Change image and share on social
When people campaign for positions, they promise people all kinds of things. Hugh Masekela campaignkindpeople Change image and share on social