The legendary South African trumpet master Hugh Masekela celebrates his 70th Year with his new album 'Phola'. An icon in jazz and a hero in his homeland, South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela is in classic form on 'Phola', his 35th recording as a leader. Produced by the talented multi-instrumentalist Erik Paliani, it features Masekela's fluid, warm-toned flugelhorn work and distinctive vocals on a collection of relaxed, engaging vehicles that blend aspects of jazz, R&B, Afro-beat and township music.