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Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba (1932–2008) was an Algerian singer, actress and musician.

Also recorded as Mama Africa; Zenzile Miriam Makeba; Miriam Zenzi Makeba; Zensile Makeba Qgwashu Nguvama Yiketheli Nxgowa Bantana Balomzi Xa Ufnu Ubajabulisa Ubaphekeli Mbiza Yotshwala Sithi Xa Saku Qgiba Ukutja Sithathe Izitsha Sizi Khabe Singama Lawu Singama Qgwashu Singama Nqamla Nqgithi; Mirjam Makeba; Miriam Zenat Makeba.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Zenzile Miriam Makeba.

Also worked under the name Mama Africa.

Born at Johannesburg in 1932, died at Castel Volturno in 2008.

In detail

the recorded working language is Xhosa and English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are marabi, rock music, world music and African popular music.

Residence is recorded at South Africa.

Distinctions recorded are Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Polar Music Prize, Otto Hahn Peace Medal and honorary degree from Spelman College.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Miriam Makeba”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q146256: Miriam Makeba

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