Hugh Masekela's most loved songs
Take a trip down memory lane with these classic Hugh Masekela songs.
The death of jazz legend Hugh Masekela has left a huge hole in the music industry, but his legacy lives on in his songs.
Bra Hugh died on Tuesday after losing his battle with prostate cancer.
His family said in a statement that he "passed peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa, surrounded by his family".
Tributes poured in for the music veteran from all over the world.
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa summed up what Bra Hugh meant to South Africa.
"A baobab tree has fallen, the nation has lost a one of a kind musician with the passing of Jazz legend bra Hugh Masekela. We can safely say bra Hugh was one of the great architects of Afro-Jazz and he uplifted the soul of our nation through his timeless music," he wrote on Twitter.
His fans have been sharing some of their favourite songs on social media.
Here's what some of them had to say:
Market Place
My stomach is unsettled. I keep playing tat' Hugh Masekela's Market Place all over and over. Yho! He was such a legend
— Jong'imission (@ZikhonaGwadiso) January 23, 2018
This is my favourite song by Bra Hugh. 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/rm6IF96u8X
Strawberries
I think my favourite Bra Hugh song is one of the oddest lol i love Stawberries and that's because at first I was... https://t.co/5uf5xaH15R
— Itumeleng Motuba (@itumotuba) January 24, 2018
Thanayi, Khawuleza and Chileshe
His music is so interwoven into our fabric as SAns. Thanayi, Chileshe, Khawuleza are anthems we all know & associate with memories, with home. I remember when I first heard Stimela, my favourite song ka Bra Hugh. A masterpiece.
— Nomaxesibe (@Onesisa_M) January 23, 2018
I wish I could've met him.
Lala ngoxolo 🙏🏾❤️. pic.twitter.com/yyNN1yCmBD
Grazing in the Grass
😢 My favourite Bra Hugh song #RIPHughMasekela https://t.co/JvFP4SOtOr
— Jean-Michel Wickli (@halfnhalfmusic) January 23, 2018
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