Pula Twala

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On The World Show, we’ll be chatting to Hugh Masekela’s daughter Pula Twala, who along with her brother Selema Masekela and cousin Mabusha Masekela, recently accepted the prestigious Ertegun Hall of Fame award on behalf of the late jazz giant.
The Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with South African Tourism, then celebrated bra Hugh’s contribution to music and South African culture at an event held at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
23 Apr 2023 English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts

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