Hugh Masekela & the Chissa All-Stars February 2, 2008

World music pioneer Hugh Masekela captivates fans with his pulsing fusion of jazz, traditional Afrobeat and R&B. The Grammy-nominated trumpeter has performed with music greats from Paul Simon and Santana, to Herb Alpert and Harry Belafonte. His roster of hits covers a wide range of works that include the Grammy-nominated instrumental 'Grazing in the Grass,' and the musical 'Sarafina.' His Chissa All-Stars ensemble features some of South Africa's top new Afro-pop divas who together unleash a joyous celebration of jazz, funk, fusion and traditional African rhythms. Violinists (and brothers) Tourie and Damien Escobar from Queens, NY perform an exciting blend of classical, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, entertaining for all audiences.