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
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'm very interested in heritage restoration, and I'm working with a group of people to create a number of academies and performance spaces to encourage native arts and crafts and to explore African history. Hugh Masekela academyafricanart 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
When I left South Africa there were 10 million people - when I came back there were more than 40 million. I had to learn how to get to the highways because when I left where there were no highways. Hugh Masekela africabackhighway Change image and share on social
I am a forward-looking person and live in the moment to build for the future. Hugh Masekela buildforwardfuture Change image and share on social
I don't think what I do is influenced by suffering. I come from a talented people who are prolific in music and dance. Hugh Masekela danceinfluencemusic 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'm travelling more than ever. I don't have the answer as to why, but the demand seems to have grown as I've got older. Hugh Masekela answerdemandgrow 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
