 Legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba, taken by Paul Weinberg Image by Paul Weinberg, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Miriam MakebaMiriam Makeba Miriam Makeba South African singer and activist (1932–2008) Zenzile Miriam Makeba (/məˈkeɪbə/ mə-KAY-bə,[2][3] Xhosa: [máˈkʼêːɓà̤] ⓘ; 4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa. Quick facts Born, Died ... Miriam Makeba Makeba during a performance in 1991 Born Zenzile Miriam Makeba[1] (1932-03-04)4 March 1932 Prospect Township, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa Died 9 November 2008(2008-11-09) (aged 76) Castel Volturno, Italy Other names Mama Africa Occupations Singer songwriter actress civil rights activist Years active 1953–2008 Children Bongi Makeba Musical career Genres Marabi world Afropop… (Source: Wikipedia)
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