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Thousands of fans, friends and family, accompanied by the high profile South African society, gathered in Johannesburg where Mama Miriam Makeba was laid to rest this past weekend.
More fans and friends gathered in New York City at the (Le) Poisson Rouge for the “Mama Afrika: A Tribute to Miriam Makeba Concert” presented by Harry Belafonte, who spoke very profoundly about Mama Africa. Adding to the memorable night were performances by Les Nubians, Somi , Randy Weston, Art D’Luggof, Wumni, Gino Sitson, Bakithi, Robbi Kumalo, and many more.
Back in South Africa Mama’s ex-husband Hugh Masekhela dedicated a moving musical moment to her life.
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