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Born: March 04, 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: World

Biography
Following a three-decade-long exile, Miriam Makeba's return to South Africa was celebrated as though a queen was restoring her monarchy. The response was fitting as Makeba remains the most important female vocalist to emerge out of South Africa. Hailed as the Empress of African Song and Mama Africa, Makeba helped bring African music to a global aud... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
En Public a Paris et Conakry
2005 Live 1966
2004 Reflections
2001 Sabelani
2001 Live for My Brothers and Sisters
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2008 Soul Power
2002 Amandla! A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony
1992 Sarafina!
1991 Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland
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Member Of: The Manhattan Brothers More >> Similar Artists: Skylarks Hugh Masekela Sibongile Khumalo More >>

Influenced By: Ella Fitzgerald More >> Followers: Dobet Gnahore Kristen Lems More >>

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