As a follow-up to the triumphant Africa Calling, her previous release on Justin Time Records, singer Lorraine Klaasen pays homage to a South African cultural icon and close family friend on A Tribute ...

Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including ...

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For this year’s Icons & Influences issue, we asked 10 artists to pay tribute to the women who have shaped their sound, provided an example, and inspired them to break down barriers. Benin-born singer ...

Jazz vocalist Somi Kakoma celebrates the life and song of Miriam Makeba in a new musical. The musical Dreaming Zenzile celebrates the legendary South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba. Written ...

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Miriam Makeba was an iconic figure who used her platform and artistry to uplift her community and call attention to injustice. Her contributions to the artistic culture of Black America and the ...

Tyla is on a league of her own after three of her hit songs entered the Billboard US 100 hits charts This record was held by Miriam Makeba, but Tyla has snatched the top accolade with her hit song ...

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The musical is Somi Kakoma’s thank-you note, written across generations, to the South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba. By Alexis Soloski The documentary presents a highlight reel of crucial ...