London Jazz Festival, in association with BBC Radio 3, Friday 11 to Sunday 20 November 2011

Hugh Masekela has been at the heart of the music of his country since the 1960s. Backed by a brilliant new young band, his soaring, joyful trumpet sound brims with warmth and optimism; a rousing expression of resistance and a celebration of the human spirit.

“Hugh Masekela creates an instant party, leading from vocals and flugelhorn like a South African Louis Armstrong.” The Guardian

Award-winning female vocal trio The Mahotella Queens open the concert with a stunning a cappella set. Over three decades, their mesmerising music helped the people of their country to dance and dream through the dark years of apartheid.

This is the London date on a Music Beyond Mainstream tour.

This concert will be broadcast in World Routes on Sat 20 November on Radio 3

Part of the London Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 3