Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela

Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 pm, MainStage

Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela is an innovator of world music and a defining force in the human rights struggle. Over the course of a 40-year career—during which he has collaborated with international artists ranging from Paul Simon to Dizzie Gillespie to Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Alvin Ailey—Masekela has mixed the music of his native roots with the pop-jazz of the ‘60s. One of the world’s most versatile artists, Masekela’s Grammy award-winning hit Grazing in the Grass sold over four million copies and made him an international star as did his Broadway smash musical Sarafina. Fresh off performances with U2 in Johannesburg and at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Masekela’s riveting live performances are unforgettable.

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Tickets are $48, $39, $29, and $15 (students and children save $4 on top three ticket prices)

Presented in association with the University of Vermont’s Chief Diversity Office through the UVM President’s Initiative for Diversity

This performance is sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental and Shearer Auto, and this season's performances are sponsored by Comcast. Media support for this performance provided by Vermont Public Radio.

Hospitality support from Holiday Inn.

Jazz programming is supported by the Flynn Jazz Endowment, raised over the past five years and initiated by a challenge grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, which was matched by generous support from the community. Flynn Center performances are funded in part by the Arts Endowment Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation; also funded in part by Andrea’s Legacy Fund, used to protect and maintain the Flynn’s performing arts and education programs.

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Core Facts

Masekela is best-known for his integral role in Paul Simon’s tour behind the classic album, "Graceland."
Grammy Award-winning hit "Grazing in the Grass" sold over four million copies and made him an international star.
Renowned choreographer Alvin Ailey chose a piece by Masekela to create a work for his world famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Masekela co-created the Broadway smash musical "Sarafina," that introduced the sounds and passion of South African music to theater audiences worldwide.
Tickets start at $15.