Hugh Ramopolo Masekela was a South African trumpet, flugelhorn, and cornet player, as well as a composer and singer. He was renowned for his jazz compositions, particularly his anti-apartheid songs such as 'Soweto Blues' and 'Bring Him Back Home'. Masekela's music often conveyed strong political messages and reflected the struggles against apartheid, making him a significant figure in both the music industry and the movement for social justice in South Africa.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 288 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 147 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
Read Full Hugh Name AnalysisApril 4, 1939 Facts
Generation Group
Hugh Masekela belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Witbank
Place of Death: Johannesburg
Cause of Death: prostate cancer
Educated At: St. Martin's School | Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Occupation: recording artist | jazz musician | trumpeter | composer
Spouses: Chris Calloway | Miriam Makeba
Children: Sal Masekela
Awards Received: Ghana Music Awards | Order of Ikhamanga | Etnosur award | Channel O Music Video Awards
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for April 4, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 4, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13 Aries 44 | 14 Aries 53 | 6 Cancer 45 |
| Moon | 16 Libra 54 | 6 Cancer 28 | 10 Sagittarius 38 |
| Mercury | 11 Aries 47 | 27 Pisces 15 | 28 Cancer 39 |
| Venus | 4 Pisces 47 | 26 Pisces 8 | 18 Gemini 12 |
| Mars | 7 Capricorn 42 | 24 Cancer 45 | 4 Aquarius 26 |
| Jupiter | 21 Pisces 54 | 16 Gemini 31 | 7 Aries 16 |
| Saturn | 20 Aries 12 | 24 Pisces 49 | 29 Aries 40 |
| Uranus | 15 Taurus 54 | 24 Taurus 56 | 20 Taurus 34 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 22 | 0 Aries 11 | 20 Virgo 45 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 14 | 3 Aquarius 36 | 0 Leo 23 |
| Rahu | 9 Scorpio 56 | 26 Pisces 32 | 5 Scorpio 22 |
| Ketu | 9 Taurus 56 | 26 Virgo 32 | 5 Taurus 22 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
