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‘Mama Afrika’ : Singer Miriam Makeba Dies at 76

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Miriam Makeba performed in a concert on Sunday night in southern Italy shortly before she died early Monday. Photo by Cesare Abbate / European Pressphoto Agency.Jacob Zuma: ‘Miriam Makeba used her voice, not merely to entertain, but to give a … Continue reading →

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‘Mama Afrika’ : Singer Miriam Makeba Dies at 76

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