Dublin Core
Title
Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)
Subject
South Africa
apartheid
time: 20th century
Description
Hugh Masekela, considered the father of South African Jazz, wrote this anthem-like song in 1986 with Nelson Mandela in mind. The lyrics, though few, call for the immediate release of Mandela (who was a big fan of Masekela) and for him to return home to Soweto.
Creator
composer: Hugh Masekela
lyricist: Hugh Masekela
lyricist: Michael Timothy
Date
1986
Rights
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Language
English
Type
genre: jazz
genre: protest song
Coverage
South Africa
Alternative Title
Bring Him Back Home
Is Referenced By
Varga, George. “Hugh Masekela Remembered: In This 1990 Interview, He and Miriam Makeba Celebrated Nelson Mandela’s Freedom," San Diego Union-Tribune. January 23, 2018. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/music/sd-et-music-hugh-masekela-20180123-story.html (accessed August 16, 2020)
Song Hyperlink Item Type Metadata
Musician
Hugh Masekela
Cataloger
Sandy Trand
URL
Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) [Youtube]