South African jazz trumpeter from Witbank (1939-2018). 'The Father of South African Jazz.' Grrr (1966), 'Grazing in the Grass' (1968, #1 pop hit), Hope (1994). Anti-apartheid activist exiled for decades. Fused jazz, mbaqanga, afrobeat. 'Bring Him Back Home' became Mandela's anthem. Returned to South Africa 1990.

  • Started
    Jan 01, 1956
  • Authority
    Fan contributed