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Miriam Makeba

South African songstress dubbed "Mama Africa," an absolute icon of African jazz.
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Miriam Makeba

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Miriam Makeba - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

March 4, 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Died

November 9, 2008 in Castel Volturno, Italy

Genre

International Pop/Rock Folk

Styles

African Traditions South African Folk South African Pop Worldbeat African Folk Afro-Pop International Pop Political Folk Southern African

Also Known As

Zenzile Miriam Makeba

Member Of

The Manhattan Brothers

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