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RIP, Mama Africa
Nov. 10th, 2008 11:46 amMiriam Makeba dies at age 76
( Article above - South Africa mourns Makeba, musical 'mother' of the nation )
My mom had one of her albums. I memorized the two Makeba songs below, and her song from Black Orpheus (Manhã de Carnaval), even thought I didn't understand most of what the hell I was singing, as the songs were not in English.
Suliram, a lullaby.
The Click Song, a wedding song.
Some videos:
Miriam Makeba sings Soweto Blues
Miriam Makeba joins Paul Simon and others singing the African anthem.
( Article above - South Africa mourns Makeba, musical 'mother' of the nation )
My mom had one of her albums. I memorized the two Makeba songs below, and her song from Black Orpheus (Manhã de Carnaval), even thought I didn't understand most of what the hell I was singing, as the songs were not in English.
Suliram, a lullaby.
The Click Song, a wedding song.
Some videos:
Miriam Makeba sings Soweto Blues
Miriam Makeba joins Paul Simon and others singing the African anthem.
