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Miriam Makeba: The Legend CD
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Country or Region: SOUTH AFRICA
Catalog No: ACM-59
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Known as "Mama Africa," Mirian Makeba is a legend who
has lived an extraordinary life. Born n South Africa, Makeba conquered
America where she sang at President Kennedy's birthday. She has teamed
with the likes of Harry Belafonte and Paul Simon. This compiled
collection is unique, consisting of Makeba's best racks from her early
years through to her most recent songs. Share in the special journey of
a musical icon whose mystique, beauty and voice are timeless.
This carefully
compiled collection is unique in that it contains all of Miriam
Makeba’s best tracks from the early years through to
her most recent songs—
finally all together on one album!
Known throughout the world as Mama Africa, the legendary Makeba has
lived an extraordinary life. Born in South Africa, she first made her
name as a
featured vocalist with the Manhattan Brothers in 1954.
In 1963, after testifying against apartheid before the UN, Makeba was
exiled.
In 1968, she married Black Panther leader Stokely
Carmichael and they fled
to Guinea. She returned to prominence when she performed with Paul
Simon
on 1987’s Graceland Tour, and her 2000 album Homeland
was a Grammy
Award nominee.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Miriam Makeba: vocals, composer
TRACK LISTING
Malaika • Masakhane • Live The Future • Chove Chuva • Pata Pata 2000 •
Masquenada • Aluta Continua • Bambarana • Pata Pata • Click Song •
Xica de
Silva • Amampondo • Jolinkomo • You Are In Love
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