It's obvious that the rest of the world loves high African culture - African culture, period. Hugh Masekela africanculturehigh Change image and share on social
When I left South Africa in 1960 I was 20 years old. I wanted to try to get an education, and music education was not available for me in South Africa. Hugh Masekela africaeducationleave 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
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
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
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
