The musical is Somi Kakoma’s thank-you note, written across generations, to the South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba. By Alexis Soloski The documentary presents a highlight reel of crucial ...

Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for more than 30 years under apartheid, died after collapsing on stage in Italy.

Miriam Makeba, 76, a revered South African folk singer and activist who was among the first female African singers to achieve international success, and who became a powerful voice in the ...

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Miriam Makeba was perfectly willing to be "the only oldie onstage" at the Birchmere on Sunday night. In a soft and raspy voice, the South African legend chatted about her approaching 70th birthday, ...

On this day, South Africans pause to celebrate the life and remarkable legacy of Miriam Makeba, the legendary singer and fierce activist whose contribution to music and social justice redefined the ...

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