R.I.P. Miriam Makeba

10 nov. 08 at 14:51
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Miriam Makeba, Rest In Peace.

Posted by Xeni Jardin, November 10, 2008 1:04 AM

The great South African musician and human rights activist Miriam Makeba has passed away. "Mama Africa" was 76 years old, and died of a heart attack after a performance in Italy. Link to New York Times Obituary. Above: In 1960, a very young Miriam Makeba performs the song "Into Yam", in the movie "Come Back, Africa."

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R.I.P. Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba, Rest In Peace.

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