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When I left South Africa in 1960 I was 20 years old. I wanted to try to get an education, and music education was not available for me in South Africa.
Hugh Masekela
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"When I left South Africa in 1960 I was 20 years old. I wanted to try to get an education, and music education was not available for me in South Africa."
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When I left South Africa in 1960 I was 20 years old. I wanted to try to get an education, and music education was not available for me in South Africa. — Hugh Masekela

About Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela was a Musician from South Africa (1939–2018).

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Who said "When I left South Africa in 1960 I was 20 years old. I wanted to try to get an…"?
This quote is attributed to Hugh Masekela, a Musician from South Africa.
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Hugh Masekela lived from 1939 – 2018.
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