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Miriam Makeba 1966 interview

Posted in African music with tags on May 12, 2009 by Rouvanne
Mama Africa Miriam Makeba

Mama Africa Miriam Makeba

Last year in November, South Africa, and the world, was deeply saddened by the passing of one of our greatest diva’s, Zenzile Miriam Makeba. She had just finished performing at a benefit concert in the town of Caserta in southern Italy for anti-mafia author Roberto Saviano (Gomorrah) when she collapsed, and died at a local hospital.

She was an amazing woman. With an amazing voice. Continue reading