A vocal opponent of South African Apartheid, Miriam Makeba was refused entrance back into her homeland of South Africa. She had been labeled a revolutionary by the government after she appeared in the anti-apartheid documentary "Come Back Africa". She spent thirty years in exile before returning.
Miriam passed away this week shortly after performing a concert in Italy at the age of 76.
The world has lost an angel.
This evening’s show begins with a report of her death followed by a 40 minute documentary on the years of Apartheid featuring Miriam and her fellow performers.
The documentary is followed by a number of her live performances.
Near the end is another short documentary of her return to Guinea and performing some of her songs – unfortunately the audio and video are out of sinc in that one.
The show ends with one of her last performances and a fitting song for the end.
Thanks Miriam – you will be missed!
Direct links to the individual videos:
The years of South African Apartheid – pt. 1
The years of South African Apartheid – pt. 2
The years of South African Apartheid – pt. 3
The years of South African Apartheid – pt. 4
Pata Pata
South African Freedom Song – with Hugh Masekela
Under African Skies – with Paul Simon
Miriam’s Return Trip to Guinea – pt. 1
Miriam’s Return Trip to Guinea – pt. 2
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