Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba & Aces
Type
Label
Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba & Aces
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MWT rating: NR
Main title
Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba & Aces
Medium
videorecording
Runtime
90
Summary
Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte, and Nina Simone was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Contributor
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