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A glitzy new Johannesburg nightclub honors the late great musician Hugh Masekela

NPR Topics: Music·@KateBartlett·2 months ago
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By Kate Bartlett The spirit of legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela lives on at a new club in Johannesburg dedicated to his memory. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The late Hugh Masekela was dubbed the Father of South African jazz. (SOUNDBITE OF HUGH MASEKELA SONG, "SOWETO BLUES") RASCOE: Now a new nightclub named for him is bringing his groove back to the city and showcasing today's South African talent. Kate Bartlett has the story. (SOUNDBITE OF GLASSES CLINKING) KATE BARTLETT, BYLINE: The drinks are flowing. The club is buzzing. UNIDENTIFIED ANNOUNCER: So ladies and gentlemen, please get it together for refinement, for the brilliance, for legacy, Mdu and Mimi Mtshali at Hugh's. (APPLAUSE) BARTLETT: And the music is just getting started... MIMI MTSHALI: (Singing) Yeah, tonight, come see... BARTLETT: ...At Johannesburg's newest music venue Hugh's, named after the world-famous trumpeter South Africans simply called Bra - or brother - Hugh.…

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