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Miriam Makeba

  • 76 years old
  • Born Mar 04, 1932
  • Died Nov 10, 2008
  • Castel Volturno , South Africa
Miriam Makeba, apart form being a fantastic singer she was an inspiring figure. We will miss her dearly. Rest in peace Miriam.
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Miriam

One of the greatest songstresses of our time, Miriam Makeba, has ceased to sing. Miriam Makeba, South Africa's Goodwill Ambassador, died performing what she did best -- an ability to communicate a positive message through the art of singing.
Throughout her life, Mama Makeba communicated a positive message to the world about the struggle of the people of South Africa and the certainty of victory over the dark forces of apartheid colonialism through the art of song.

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Touched

john spittle Apr 16, 2009

I am a 63 year old white guy ,who has been touched by your vibrant and beautiful voice .Your music will live on in our hearts .You will never leave us as there will always be someone who hears your music and is touched

your wonderful song

maka Feb 22, 2009

your song pata pata is a wonderful song i love it so much i know when i saw you on you-tube you would be the one that would make me feel better and i would say you are so pretty and i would like to see you one more time plus it would be a honor to sing your song

My Memory

mpho molefe Nov 15, 2008

Mazi I remember your dazzling concert in Eastman's theatre in Rochester(NY) in 1990, you came to say hello to us during the recess. I was awe struck and moved by your humility. your music continues to reverberate over the mountains anf shores of afrika. Lala qhawe la maqhawe. Mpho Molefe(Dubai).

graceland tour 1987

brigid murdoch Nov 14, 2008

I will never never forget the first time i saw you live, my 21 st birthday rds dublin ireland  , paul simons graceland tour, u guys stole the show and changed my life thank you for the music and the songs , mama afrika, will  miss and never forget u    hamba khala mama afrika

Caroline Shiel (Dec 14, 2008)

Hi Brigid, Caroline here in Kinlough Ireland. I was trying to check if I could get your address on the internet and this site came up. Get in touch! Love Caroline

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