South African singer 'Mama Africa' dies at 76

Her Autobiography is amazing

by T warner (not verified) - 09/12/2008 - 13:02

I did not know much about this extraodinary woman. Until I picked her book up at the public library. She was really and amazing person. She went through alot. She was a very strong person to do the things she had done. I pray GOD blesses her with a mansion by his.

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Miriam Makeba

by Susan from New Mexico (not verified) - 09/12/2008 - 02:58

I was reading an article in Time magazine email about Odetta, that loss in itself was a tragedy. In that article it spoke of Miriam Makeba passing as well. Makeba was so moving. I still have an album I bought after seeing her in the 70s. I'm glad at least they both got to see a black American elected president! I'm proud to have seen it myself and it gives me hope for this country. They will be missed and not forgotten.

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The Life Of Miriam Makeba

by Evelyn Thompson (not verified) - 17/11/2008 - 21:34

Wow! I listened to Miriam on Youtube last night for hours; I sat down to my computer to listen again and as I serched for the song I wanted to hear; I received the news of her transformation, all I could say was Wow! and then paused in moments of prayer. I am 68 years young now and I remember Miriam always as my role model everything she spoke for were my ideals; at that time I did not know that much about Africa except for what I had heard her movement o deligence for all to be free helped me so much at that time I was struggling in a domestic violence relationship she taught me how to take a stand taller she taught me how to fight for what I trully wanted she taught me pride on a hiogher level. I started to wear African attire I looked beautiful just like her; in my neighborhood I stood out with beauty and dignity that remains to day my afro well groomed that specialness will forever be electric for me. Man I really partied last night in my room with Miriam singing not knowing..........Such Dignity, Such Pride, such strenth reflecting womwnhood, I will trully always keep her as my personal Angel! SOME DAY WE WILL ALL BE FREE...START RIGHT, NOW TODAY LETS MAKE FREEDOM CONTAGIOUS!

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Miriam

by Val (not verified) - 16/11/2008 - 00:52

I have an LP album with Harry Belafonte who it seems, introduced a young Miriam Makeba to AMerica. I still play it. "There's a hole in the Bucket, Dear Liza " was my favorite. I miss you already.

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Miriam Makeba

by Anonyme (not verified) - 14/11/2008 - 21:40

I had the good fortune to see Miriam perform live in Brighton (UK) in May this year. Accompanying me were several friends from South Africa. I was deeply moved whilst watching and listening to this 76 year old women who had such obvious compassion for her homeland and her people - all people - that she continued singing on stage despite showing clear signs of being in great discomfort. I was equaly moved by the love, pride, and admiration I saw being displayed towards Miriam by my friends who had grown up in South Africa, and who held Miriam as a beacon to light their way towards a brighter future.

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Mama Africa

by Grace Nteff (not verified) - 14/11/2008 - 18:20

What a loss for Africa. Growing up in Cameroon in the late 70s, she was all I loved to listen to. That piercing sound, the rolling tongue, the warmth and melody is uniquely hers. I will miss her immensely.

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Miriam Makeba

by Anonyme (not verified) - 12/11/2008 - 19:16

When I was little in South America, I remember seeing this electrifying singer who threw her shoes and earrings into the audience once she really got into her songs... Miriam, my memories of your magnetic performances will last forever. Thank you.