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The Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival, Soweto
Assupol will present the Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival on Saturday, 28 September, 2013, in the heart of Soweto. The event sees the continuation of the 100-year-old insurer's collaboration with Hugh Masekela, the celebrated trumpeter, who has appeared in Assupol's TV advertising campaign since July last year.
The festival will be staged at the Soweto Cricket Oval (also known as the Elkah Cricket Stadium) in Lefatola Street, Rockville, Soweto, with a diverse line-up of supporting artists hand-picked by Hugh Masekela.
The line-up will include: Thandiswa Mazwai, Phuzekhemisi, Mi Casa, Desmond & The Tutus, Pu2ma, Khaya Mahlangu, Jeremy Loops and, of course, Bra Hugh himself as the headline act.
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"I'm really looking forward to this festival. I always love performing in Soweto and with this wonderful and eclectic array of talent in the line-up, I think it's going to be a very special day," said Masekela who, at 74 years of age, is showing no signs of slowing down. He has also recently released a new album called "Playing At Work".
The Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival aims to become an annual event moving forward, to celebrate Heritage month and to honour the people of Soweto.
Annelize van Blerk, head of corporate affairs of Assupol, said: "Bra Hugh has a busy international touring schedule and it is only an honour for us to bring him to Soweto, a township that has supported and influenced his music over the years.
"For us, this concert is a fitting way to celebrate 100 years of Assupol, with a legend in the South African music industry who like Assupol, has stood the test of time", she continued.
Tickets are R100 at www.computicket.com
