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Miriam Makeba Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Miriam Makeba.

Results 1 - 20 of 78 in Miriam Makeba

  1. Final songbird for 2009Read the original story

    Saturday Nov 28 | Trinidad Guardian

    ... in T&T.a The celebrated singers, musicians, and writers Ella Andall, Andre Tanker, Black Stalin, Jesse Norman, Miriam Makeba and others also figure as influences in her life. Always creating opportunities for live performance with a difference, ...

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  2. Rupa & the April Fishes | World music reviewRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | MediaGuardian.co.uk

    ... When she returns, Rupa should play in a concert hall. Mama Africa Barbican, London In this tribute night to Miriam Makeba, it was often difficult for the lineup to live up to the original recordings, but it was an enjoyable set led by a storming ...

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  3. Benin's Godfather Of Funk: El RegoRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 25 | NPR

    El Rego meets Miriam Makeba at Cotonou Airport in 1973. El Rego meets Miriam Makeba at Cotonou Airport in 1973.

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  4. Africa remembers Miriam Makeba at Mama AfricaRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Nov 24 | This is London

    London, Africa remembers Miriam Makeba at Mama Africa Simon Broughton 23.11.09 This was a celebration, one year after her death, of South Africa 's Miriam Makeba.

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  5. Mama Africa | World music reviewRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | MediaGuardian.co.uk

    Miriam Makeba was Africa's first and greatest international superstar, a diva as well known for her dramatic life and political role as for her thrilling, versatile voice.

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  6. Mama Africa, Barbican, London

    Sunday Nov 22 | Financial Times

    Miriam Makeba, the veteran South African singer, exile and activist, was a friend and mentor to her younger counterpart from Benin, Angelique Kidjo.

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  7. Family safeguards Makeba legacy

    Saturday Nov 14 | Sunday Times

    Two of Miriam Makeba's grandchildren have taken steps to safeguard and promote the legacy of the musical icon.

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  8. Jacob Zuma awarded 'Africa's Best President' titleRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 12 | India eNews

    ... warning bells,' he said. Zuma is not the only South African recipient of an award. The late Afro-Pop legend Miriam Makeba was awarded the 'Great Daughter of Africa' for her artistic role in addressing the challenges faced by the Africans during the ...

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  9. Zuma named Africa's Best PresidentRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Bizcommunity

    ... their people," he said. Zuma was not the only South African recipient of an award. The late Afro-Pop legend Miriam Makeba was awarded with the Great Daughter of Africa award for her artistic role in addressing the challenges faced by Africa during ...

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  10. Zuma gets best African President awardRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Nov 10 | SABC News

    ... therefore not be about status or prestige, they should be about service and sacrificea . The late Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba was also honoured posthumously with the Great daughter of Africa award. Results 1 to 2 of 2 Mawala - November 11 2009 ... 5 comments

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  11. Today's Autonomedia Jubilee Saint - Miriam MakebaRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Nov 10 | MAGPIE

    ... e, North Dakota. 1995 - Eco-activist Ken Saro-Wiwa hanged, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 2008 - South African singer Miriam Makeba dies, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy.

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  12. Makeba show showdownRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 5 | Sunday Times

    Concert promoter Morris Roda said yesterday that he would not return R3-million paid to him by the department of arts and culture for a concert in honour of songstress Miriam Makeba.

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  13. Government withdraws support for Miriam Makeba concertRead the original story

    Nov 5, 2009 | Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom

    By Ofentse Mokae 05 November 2009 The Department of Arts and Culture has announced that it is withdrawing from participating in the Miriam Makeba commemorative concert.

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  14. Tribute planned for Miriam MakebaRead the original story

    Nov 5, 2009 | Daily News

    A special tribute to "Mama Afrika", Miriam Makeba will take place in November, the Department of Arts and Culture said on Saturday.

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  15. Government pulls support for Makeba showRead the original story

    Nov 4, 2009 | The Mercury

    By Denise Williams and Hlengiwe Nhlabathi The Arts and Culture Department has withdrawn its support of a Miriam Makeba commemorative event and instituted legal action against the production company, director general Themba Wakashe said on Wednesday.

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  16. Tribute planned for Miriam MakebaRead the original story

    Nov 4, 2009 | The Mercury

    A special tribute to "Mama Afrika", Miriam Makeba will take place in November, the Department of Arts and Culture said on Saturday.

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  17. Government pulls out of Makeba tributeRead the original story w/Photo

    Nov 4, 2009 | Sunday Times

    The arts and culture department has withdrawn its support of the Miriam Makeba commemorative event and instituted legal action against the production company, director general Themba Wakashe said.

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  18. CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Funky Global Citizen Christine Vaindirlis Channels the Spirit of HomeRead the original story

    Nov 3, 2009 | All About Jazz

    ... and its art, shapes her life and music. Title track 'Dance Mama!" is a high-energy tribute to the late, great Miriam Makeba and 'Pata-Pata," her hit song. ''Pata-Pata' always makes me want to dance," Vaindirlis smiles. 'If I wake up some time in the ...

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  19. Special tribute to honour a MAMA AFRIKAaRead the original story

    Nov 2, 2009 | Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom

    By Ofentse Mokae 02 November 2009 The national department of arts and culture in partnership with the Makeba family will host a special tribute to honour the music legend, a oeMama Africaa Miriam Makeba.

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  20. Tribute planned for 'Mama Afrika'Read the original story

    Sep 10, 2009 | News24.com

    A special tribute to "Mama Afrika", Miriam Makeba, will take place in November, the department of arts and culture said on Saturday.

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