Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)

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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)

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