Miriam Makeba - Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam, Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil-rights activist. Miriam Makeba - Mama Afrika - YouTube, She lived in South Africa for part of her childhood, and grew up listening to Miriam Makeba's songs. Mama Africa! is her first picture book. Charly Palmer is a graphic designer, illustrator, and fine artist, As the fortunes of people change, the music that propels them lives on to both remind and inspire. That is the abiding takeaway from Mika Kaurismäki’s appealing 2011 documentary “Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba,” about the late, internationally renowned singer from Johannesburg, South Africa. Miriam Makeba Mama Africa the Musical. Miriam Makeba’s story is told at last through "riveting dances," "searing South African songs, chants and harmonies," "exquisite choreography," and "colorful costuming!". Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba – Miriam Makeba’s (1932–2008) music was anchored in her traditional South African roots. With her unique blend of Afro-pop, world music, and jazz, she was among the first African musicians to win international stardom, travelling the world to spread her political message to.. More than once, the documentary “Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba!” quotes what the South African singer and activist would say when asked about political content in her music: “I don’t sing politics. I sing the truth.” Even so, it’s hard not to wish that the Finnish director Mika Kaurismaki. Miriam Makeba Pata Pata 1967 - YouTube..