Blog: Atlantic Beat - Sunshine Music

Hugh Masekela Along with his WOMEX Artist Award, South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela will be given funds to put into a project of his own choice. After battling his own 44-year addiction, Hugh Masekela founded MAAPSA - Musicians & Artists Assistance Programme of South Africa. It was launched in October 1998 to raise funds, fight substance abuse, and provide support to artists and performers in need of help and guidance to overcome addiction. MAAPSA is a non-profit organization that has assisted many leading South African entertainers, including Kabelo [...]