Still Grazing: The Musical Journey of Hugh Masekela

by D. Michael Cheers, Hugh Masekela, Michael Cheers

Book Overview

Hugh Masekela is a giant of world music. He was present in the most important music scenes of the late 20th century, whether advising a young Bob Marley in Kingston or organising the Rumble in the Jungle musical extravaganza in Zaire. Through his musical, Sarafina, and his activism he worked to destroy the apartheid regime of his South African homeland. With its surprising humour, historical sweep and human pathos, this closely observed tale will...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609609572
• ISBN13: 9780609609576
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

hugh masekela

impressive story about an unusual jazz musician; lenghty details about the 30 wasted (booze, drugs and women) years, not so many comments on particular compositions or songs; strong personal but wise view on the still present apartheid monster; reads like a movie;

Still Grazing: The Musical Journey of Hugh Masekela by Hugh Masekela

Great book and what an interesting life Hugh has lived. He is an inspiration to millions of people. A must have in your book collection

Wonderful piece of History

There is so much information throughput in each page that it can be a bit overwhelming to take all in. It is incredible just how good jazz musician's memories are, guess that is one of the things that makes they great. Gives a clear picture of life in the Pre and Apartheid era. His life is an amazing journey and his experiences abroad, such as with music great like Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, Stevie Wonder and Tabu Ley are very interesting. Filled a lot of gaps and holds quite a number of surprises. A great deal of history stuffed into this book. Even more rewarding for me than Mile Davis' autobiography which was excellent in its own right.