Celebrating Mama Miriam Makeba’s Legacy……..
How can any of us forget the day when tragic fall upon us, it was just a year ago when news of Mama Miriam Makeba’s passing shocked us all. I remember waking up to a community of mourners as news travelled about Mama Africa’s sudden death from a heart attack whilst performing in Italy. Reports said that after not barely half an hour of being on stage, Mama Africa’s heart took a toll on her and that’s when the tragic event followed, leaving behind a grieving nation.
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Christine Vaindirlis- A tribute to “Mama Africa”
London-born, Johannesburg-raised, Milan-trained and New York-based singer, composer and arranger, Christine Vaindirlis is a true globetrotter who’s remarkable journey has always seemed to find its way back to the land that first stole her heart, South Africa. Christine is an artist who has had a profound impact in the many facets of the music industry, from being the co- founder of Ubuntu Entertainment; a composer for Deepa Grooves, a New York House Music Label; an assistant manager at Guitar Center; and a Production manager for JSM, a prestigious music production house also in New York City. Adding together her string of connections to the music industry its no wonder she is still present and still going strong.
Paying tribute to Africa’s most influential Jazz musicians, Christine is wrapping up the work on her soon to be released debut album, “Dance Mama”; a tribute album to the legendary musicians who paved the way for artistry include Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, Mahotella Queens, Robbie Jansen and the late Mama Miriam Makeba. The most important element of the album is the concept of Ubuntu, a very important word amongst the African culture which means “humanity”. It also means to be considerate, respectful, helpful and trustworthy to those around you. » Read more…
Starchild: I weave “HOPE” for my people”
”While we crawl in the darkness, cursing it as we search for the light, we fail to realize that the light is within our minds, and all we must do to illuminate the obscurity is open them.”-Amir ‘Starchild’ Abdel-Fattah.
Harry Belafonte pays tribute to Mama Africa
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.
Mama Africa dies at 76
South African music legend, Miriam Makeba has died at age 76 after taking ill in Italy following a concert. She died overnight after taking part in a concert for Roberto Saviano, a writer threatened with death by the Mafia. Miriam Makeba, known as “Mama Africa”, was the legendary voice of the African continent who became a symbol of the fight against apartheid in her home country. Miriam Makeba was born in Johannesburg on March 4, 1932. She made an international farewell tour in 2005.
Born from a Swazi mother and Xhosa father, Makeba captured international attention as vocalist for the South African group, The Manhattan Brothers, while they toured the United States in 1959. The following year, when she wanted to return home to bury her mother, the apartheid state revoked her citizenship and later also banned her music. As a result she spent 31 years in exile, living in the United States and later in Guinea. » Read more…
Africa- The Women’s Voice
Africa – The Women’s Voice is a compilation of well known and loved songs from different women of the African Diaspora. It features some of the hottest names in the industry and puts a powerful voice behind the face of Africa’s women. » Read more…
Simphiwe Dana Is Proudly South African
Jamati: How did you begin to get interested in music and, especially, in singing? » Read more…
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