Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008)
South African Singer and Civil Rights Activist, Miriam Makeba, was a talented Singer that was instrumental in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. She was one of the fore runners of the World Music Genre and is considered the inventor of the "Afro look". Her music is loved by many; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: The click song, Malaka and Pata Pata
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Makeba
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Birth name | Zenzile Miriam Makeba[1] |
Also known as | Mama Africa |
Born | 4 March 1932 Prospect Township, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa |
Died | 9 November 2008 (aged 76) Castel Volturno, Italy |
Genres | Marabi, World music, folk, pop rock, jazz, Afro-soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
Years active | 1954–2008 |
Labels | Manteca, RCA, Mercury Records, Kapp Records,Collectables, Suave Music,Warner Bros., PolyGram, Drg, Stern's Africa, Kaz, Sonodisc |
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