Monday, November 10, 2008

Miriam Makeba 1932 - 2008

The New York Times reports

Miriam Makeba, a South African singer whose voice stirred hopes of freedom among millions in her own country though her music was formally banned by the apartheid authorities she struggled against, died early Monday after performing at a concert in Italy. She was 76.

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Here is a video of Miriam Makeba singing Pata Pata


As we remember her, listen to her music and watch recordings of performances such as the one above she will live forever and be with us always.

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