Makeba

British

/ məˈkeɪbə /

noun

Miriam. 1932–2008, South African singer and political activist; banned from South Africa from 1960 to 1990

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Makeba had been made stateless for her opposition to apartheid and after her marriage to Carmichael, who popularised the slogan "black power", her US visa was revoked.

From BBC

Part of Bradford's City of Culture programme, her concert will highlight iconic tracks from legends including Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti and Youssou N'Dour.

From BBC

South Africa's Mariam Makeba was the first to win one - Best Folk Recording - in 1966 for her collaboration with Harry Belafonte, called simply An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba.

From BBC

Tyla has joined Makeba and Masekela in triumphing at the Grammys and on the pop charts.

From Los Angeles Times

“Good News” is full of gorgeous young bodies, but it is also a treasure trove of portraits of powerful women, including Elizabeth Taylor, Helen Suzman and Miriam Makeba.

From Los Angeles Times

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