South African legend Miriam Makeba dies - 10 Nov 2008

[mizzfoxy9]

Truly a QUEEN

[mizzfoxy9]

jocafofocas.Anyone voting against this wonderful Woman is down right evil and yes a damn racist

[mizzfoxy9]

Always and forever in our Hearts

[MartinHeither]

She will live forever - in us !!!

[jocafofocas]

seven person voted against, that person must be racist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheJellybaby1988]

I am shocked & saddened to just find out that this great woman has passed away, A very brave lady with such a beautiful voice. RIP Mama Africa xx

[lalafricaine]

I love you Mama, rest in peace African Queen.

[malikhadad32]

sleep well mama Africa

[robertkdavisjr]

Sad loss for all pal.



[msayofemi1]

rest in peace mama you will never be forgotten you will always live in our hearts and in your musik :D

[khalid2ks]

RIP Maiamu

[volint06]

She was one of the greatest soul alive...

[volint06]

Whata a great soul this dame was...a true christian indeed

[courtnashe]

@2011bamafan Wow you are quite an ignorant one aren't you.

[courtnashe]

Her death was a great loss, but probably not as much as a tragedy as Lady Africa's, Margarete Sigana, death.

[Hans021220]

Rest in peace!

[PatrioticPirate]

I understand that I heard her REMAKE of the Pata Pata song in '07, on some radio station here in Northern Virginia. She could sing that song (and probably still dance the dance!) until the day she passed. She's probably up there right now, dancing with Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Fred Astaire...

God bless you, God rest you.

[msayofemi1]

i beg papa gheude for to bring her back

[PePpErMiNt5669]

She is my great grandma

[humppp]

she is the best

[heididauwalter]

My mother took me to see her at the Hollywood Bowl in the 60's. My mother died on November 11, 2008, the day after Miriam did. May they both be dancing and singing in the joy of God.

[mugunit]

@heididauwalter 

[mugunit]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh ur mother dead

[marciadickson]

She really was mama and she will remain for ever ! your memmory stays with us ever!!

[Spiritree41]

I didnt know she passed. I am so sad....

[dohtemxxx]

mirian lamejor el cosimento de su rasa  es rcennina iso de merjor consmieento no era pura afrrcana era de padres erupeooss y vio la qu7e estva pasando en tierra no sabia gueera un cotinente ekl mas grande peroella on pata<pa de jo un legado prara todoas la humadidad tiburrcio gotera maracaibo zulia

[liberty211662]

LEAVE OUR COUNTRY WHITES!!!!

[buttacudawey]

R I P,,,MAMA...

[Tussi4life]

Her Music was so Beautiful...

She was so Beautiful....

Omg! She Died on my birthday

[studmeow]

'T'was a good lady, t'was a good lady:

we may pick a thousand salads ere we light on such another herb.

Indeed, sir, she was the sweet marjoram of the salad, or rather,

the herb of grace.'

All's Well That Ends Well (Act 4, Scene 5)

[zenlama]

I first fell in love with her voice, then her soul. Her life was a shining eternal example.

[DONLUCHO11]

..NOS DEJO SU MUSICA,CARISMA....Y AL EVOCAR SU VOZ EN CADA MOMENTO ,SIEMPRE LA MANTENDREMOS PRESENTE EN NUESTRAS VIDAS...ME ENAMORE AL RITMO DE SU CANCION,MI ESPOSA Y YO SIEMPRE NOS TRAE BELLOS RECUERDOS ESTA GRAN ARTISTA ....

[jakemiller5000]

WHAT!? She died!? How did I miss this? Oh wait, the fucking news channels would rather report on untalented, useless piece of worthless shit like AMY CRAPHOUSE instead of talented singers who made a difference like Miriam Makeba. It's like when Princess Diana and Mother Theresa died on the same day - nobody gave a shit about Mother Theresa because the death of Princess Di was more glamorous. How pathetic. RIP M. Makeba. And FUCK YOU AMY SKANKHOUSE. Take your fucking bullshit with you into hell.

[msayofemi1]

@jakemiller5000 SHE died performing in italy her heart stoped while she was singing pata pata they could not revive her but atleast she died doing what she loved most

[lovetostitch]

How did I miss that she had died?! I have loved her voice from the first time I heard it. This video shows a lovely tribute to this amazing woman.

[VaughnMead]

Several Car crashes, plane accident...and cancer! this women is strong at heart and made great music. I enjoyed this video

[Lys1944]

Linda Miriam!...Deus a recolheu...

[MsAyofemi]

res in peace makeba no ne can replace you or your music R.E.P

[bubaweezee]

an angel

[aneloyram]

Q BELLA MIRIAN DIOS LA BENDIGA

[gagbons]

we should always remember her love for music and the unity and solidarity she sing about RIP mama Africa

[ruxxxon]

never forget. She's always in my mind

[AMZuba]

I had no idea that Mama Africa passed away. Such a loss to Africa and to the world.

[alga45]

Lei sì, avrebbe meritato il Premio Nobel per la Pace .... Grande Madre Africa.

[sueli1986]

Cresci ouvindo esta cantora maravilhosa!

Viva a A MAMA ÁFRICA!

Sueli sop-sp Brasil

[manticorex5452452]

I've listen some songs of her a long time ago. But it's juste on 2009 that I found out she was the singer of a beautiful arabic song "Ifriquia" (africa) and the nice song Ana Horra fil djazair, (I am free in Algeria).

rest in peace !

[ScFMeLLy]

first time i heard it on a honda commercial i needed to know who sang wow a beautiful woman it brought tears to my eyes. rest in peace mama africa.....

[qnafartari]

your heart song and music - and undoubtedly your beautiful rich voice will live on our hearts 4everj - Mama AFrica - rest in perfect peace!!!

qnaf

[CrystalConnection]

If you listen carefully, you can hear the clicks in the language. I could listen to her for hours.

[sweetylnd]

R.I.P MAMA AFRICA....

[950mustang]

miriam makeba we all love u and R.I.P

[tbwanat]

If I were the Angel @ Heaven's gate n I see Mama Africa stranded, I wud open the gate lock th others out while I show her around first then probably come back 2 attend 2 th rest. Long live ua piece of art Makeba!

[truth2masses]

i first heard the album with her and harry belafonte in 1968. the album was made in 1959. my 5th grade teacher played the album for our class. it was at the height of the black consciousness movement.

[tchibangcity]

R.I.P sista

[Amoyhoi]

Great Woman, Rest in Peace

[rapid37]

rest in peace.

[habbomanish]

R.i.p makeba.

[naditales]

sin duda mamá áfrica triste pérdida...

[bhunnyq]

oh.. i love mama africa!! .. Ü

[megamapagmahal]

she was legend and one of the greates singer in the worl ....the mother of africa queen of africa!!

she is best friend of Dionne warwick the queen of music...!!??

we love you Miriam makeba

[alefrr86]

she died in italy singing for the africans brothers killed from the italian criminal organizzation.

[johnjtheoriginal]

@alefrr86

yes; she was there to sing against naple's mafia (camorra)

we all die, she did it in the best way: as an artist and fighting again for a good reason

may God bless her

[dreed1984]

grande Mama!!

[Nickoliten]

R.I.P

[cvaindirlis]

R.I.P. Mama Africa!!

[cgmcgarty]

A major inspiration in my life and many others ! God bless her soul!!!

[nedanaloh]

I miss Mama Africa so much! May you be in heaven, rocking the place, and making God sway in delight. It's been almost a year, Mama, and your passing is so difficult.

[natanaelmg]

Esse vídeo me faz lembrar muitos bons momentos que passei em Joanesburgo e Cidade do Cabo na África do Sul. Fantástico!

[sunshinerythym]

OMG missed her passing! Now I am v sad today what a strong woman, loved her voice and songs so much, thanks for everything you left behind Miriam my toma x

[iTerpy]

What a wonderful woman. Farewell, Mama Africa. Thank you.

[sloppyjakekisses]

She was a piece of magic that we all got to see, and fall in love with!

[laurawhitetail]

i thank you for this tribute and bio on a most wonderful person, miriam makeba...her music gives me hope for the world...long live her legacy...

[Anntatulian]

i learned the pata pata at dance at my]school today!!! its soooo much fun!!!!=]

[Bitorix]

ehthestam1!

Orvosi műhiba lehetett, hogy megszülettél...

[lloydreggie]

at least she gets remembered. Not exactly what'll happen when you die now is it? tsss, lousy buffoon.

[ndayisenga]

RIP Miriam Makeba!!!

[throbule]

So very sad to lose this amazing woman - she filled a space in music that no one will ever touch.......

[EaglesFriend]

When I was in the hospital, seeing Miriam Makeba, lush with life, on a TV show, began my healing process. I honor her as a great inspiration in my life.

[throbule]

@EaglesFriend:

Long may you and your beautiful memories of Miriam Makeba live.

There are many of her surviving legendary Africa sisters who may help you live even more brightly - do please check out: Oumou Sangare (Mali), Fatou Guewel (Senegal), Amy Koita (Mali), and Kandia Kouyate (Mali).

None are quite like Miraim, but they all inspire in their own way.

Have a happy day bro!

PS: This is not really a plug, but some are on my channel if you need a place to begin listening.

[EaglesFriend]

@throbule

Yes, I know some ofr these singers but not all of them. Thank you for your friendly reply. All Best Wishes!

[semitelfeletem]

hey, hey, calm down people

maybe this is just a little misunderstanding? Give everyone the benefit of the doubt, hey? For all of our sake who love Miriam Makeba. Gee whiz.

[shayankool]

thank you very much for bringing mama Africa live history to us we love u mama africa

[zonkozonko]

I think it is marvelous that" Youtube" brings Miriam Makeba to the World to me it was Malika the popular Kenyan? song but whatever she was Great and sung beautifully and as a British person (White if it matters any more?) with an African wife I thank you!

[puffcusco]

RezaDemocrat Don't  Worry. No black will take your place in hell. Devil is waiting for you.

[puffcusco]

RezaDemocrat

[drmartyn]

From your response, it is obvious you know NOTHING - I am Afrikaans; it is a LANGUAGE, not a race. Keep your mouth shut until you have something sensible to say.

[drmartyn]

What is that supposed to mean, you ignorant f*ck? I am a white, afrikaans south-african and I love Mama Afrika! How dare you you comment on someone you never knew, about a life and a country you have NO knowledge of? What sacrifice did you ever make? F*ck off you racist b*stard, you are not even worthy of her old shoe-laces!

[calicolombiano82]

??? whatever, if you are white, then you really never spend much time in south africa.

[drmartyn]

I am white, and spent 33 years in South Africa...

[calicolombiano82]

then you know all about how the kaffirs have ran south africa into the ground and turned it into one of the most dangerous countries in the world. maybe that is why you are not there now

[odinea67]

Hello RezaDemocrat, its always me odinea do you remember me?? . I dont realised that you are a linguist too !! The madhouses door is open, this is the ideal place for a mental patient like you!! Oh, i forget a advice stop your lamentable comments and go away with your ragged life...

[nechooligan91]

does anyone know the name of the first song miriam sings here?

[MOBAYCHICK]

ITS CALLED PATA PATA

[olesegun]

Madame, le Cameroun, l'Afrique, que vous aimiez tant, ne vous oublieront jamais. Que la terre de nos ancetres vous soit legere. Puisse le Tout-Puissant, vous acueillant en sa celeste demeure, vous accorder la place qui est la votre, a ses cotes, avec ces paroles: "Bon travail, ma digne fille, entre a present dans la joie de ton pere!" RIP.

Et a vous autres qui poursuivez le combat: sechez vos larmes; comme le dit si bien l'adage africain, "les morts ne sont pas morts. Ils sont parmi nous"

[prettycountrygirl2]

So, is this a video of her last performance, in Italy ???

[marie2214]

I am so sorry to hear she passed away. I was just getting to know her music. What a phenomenal woman. What strength,courage,grace and beauty. She had so many qualities that I cannot list them all. May we never forget her endurance and now she is at peace in God's memory resting for a short time.

[Peacenrespect]

I too was unaware of the Queen of African Music's demise! Her voice and energy will live on in my heart! I will always return to this YouTube to hear and see her years of Rhythm and Sounds of LIFE! May she always feel the warm embrace of a world that she embraced and uplifted all her life! Peace and Respect to all who felt that embrace!

[valambiguous]

Rest in Yeshua mama.

[koibateq]

Rest in Peace Mama Africa.

[huaso97]

Ohh Noo!! I had no idea she died...I just found out... So sad... Pata Pata was a BIG hit in 1967 in Chile, and I remember Miriam as such great icon not only for Africa but for World Music. Her contribution is unmeturable. God bless her soul.

[12barsoul]

i'm shocked. this happened almost a month ago and this is the firt time i've heard of her death. She will be missed but her music will live on cuz she is a true legend.

[cliff885]

Same! Its the first time I heard about it too!

What a shame.

Her music will surely live on !

R.I.P

[chamunda35]

I don,t think you will see her funeral on youtube. her cremation was private.

[jw43rm]

how her funeral sevices is not on youtube?

[chamunda35]

warface80 I guess you are referring to your mother??

[olivepam]

Thanks a million. RIP Mama Africa

[Dhmtra]

I was sorry to hear of her passing. Thanks to Daryl Duke, I met her in 1964 in Toronto. My late step-father, Daryl had her perform on his show Q for Quest through the CBC. Harry Belafonte was with her then and had helped to smuggle her out of South Africa, six months before as she was facing prosecution for loving a White South African.She was a classy woman with an awesomely haunting voice and very gracious soul.I'm honoured by having known her

[gd35443]

Miriam, rest in peace! We have lot of respect for you, mama Africa!

[gd35443]

Warface, don't forget we can learn a lot from black people, something we cannot say from you! Respect man, if you don't have any respect for other people stay out and run to hell!

[69Tuts]

UR SUCH A FKN IGNORANT.

[shaxnerd418]

You are a sick, sick person.

[kabsy0utuber]

R.I.P

[napturaldiva904]

R.I.P. Miriam

[VICTORGREYWOLF]

according to her obituary, she died of breast cancer. She will be very much missed. I totally agree, R.I.P. Mama Africa

[lotorius]

R.I.P makeba

[youthsister]

REST IN PACE

I love yu

[BOMBOY134]

God Bless the Race...Stay Colored!!!

[caramelchampagne]

mama told me she came to egypt to have a concert and ppl really loved her so much

[foreverlarge]

People forget that when Belefonte brought Makeba to New York, she triggered not only a musical revolution but a cultural one as well. African-Americans stopped straightening their hair and going natural. Stars such as Cicely Tyson and Nina Simone began wearing their hair natural and popularized the style they learned from Makeba. Eventhough to most blacks in America it was just a phase or fad, Makeba remained the "A Natural Woman" to the end. May she rest in peace.

[daljirdawakhay]

@foreverlarge

R.I.P Mama Africa,

You'll live for ever in the heart of those africans you inspired.

Malaika, nakupendhe, Malaika!

[rjam1974]

@foreverlarge Thats an excellent observation and points you made. The things that we are to assume as natural we call fads .

[barhiya]

You will live on Mazi. My daughter is named after you and in every generation to come there will be a Zenzile.

[Blackmike234]

I'm sorry I didn't get to see her perform. She was definitely the finest female black musician Africa has ever produced.

Adieu, good lady.  R.I.P.

[FAKERMCFAKEY]

Rest In Peace Miriam

[adraganz]

Reast In Peace

[Vedettisima]

Amazing woman and amazing performer! I met Miriam Makeba when I was 12, in my native Cuba and was impressed immediately by her smile and her mesmerizing and energizing stage presence. Her death is a great loss to the world of true and genuine entertainment and to the different causes she fought so much for and to which she lent her voice, talent and passion.

[hollandberry]

Words cannot express what this woman gave to the world. Mama Africa will forever hold a place in my heart.

[ckilelu]

RIP Mama Makeba.. you lived your life to your fullest, you ran the race you fought a good fight. Cathy

[RonFella]

Uhhhmmm... One thing isn't the "poverty and unjustice" in South Africa a LOT worse now? Sorry just asking. Not that I support what was just wish the dream had come true.

[phlyguy1]

it was apartheid that she helped us get through dumb ass not poverty retard.

[humanforotherhumans]

No, Apartheid was evil. There were no universities for blacks in Namibia. The only profesions for blacks were primary school teachers and nursing.  Permission was neeeded to travel inside the country. Movies showig blacks in good light were banned in Namibia.

Blacks could only address white as "master". Blacks were not allowed to own any land. Blacks were never allowed to vote. Black politicians were put injail, killed and disappeared. Blacks did not have a future under the Apartheid regime.

[mindrunfree]

Miriam Makeba was a profound influence for justice. She is so sadly missed. My heart breaks.

[proteanview]

Pata Pata!

[raevloek]

Miriam Makeba, so great! The world need ladies like you! Thank you for being, thank you for doing, thank you for giving!!!!

[raevloek]

What a wonderful person, what a wonderful voice!! We will miss her!

[bugsboney]

R.I.P Mama Africa, You shall always remain in our hearts. Till we meet again

[jmariasnieves]

Descansa en paz "Mamá Africa" te recordaremos por siempre. Los desválidos y los más pobres del mundo estamos de luto. Te vamos a recordar pero no llorando si no luchando por hacer de este mundo un lugar mejor. Desde México alzamos la voz.....

[nieldeepnarain]

Will miss u mama Africa (Makeba), Love you

[PortiaElizabeth]

What an amazing woman!

May she rest in peace and eternal light.

[shanikeenikki]

R.I.P beautiful african queen

[L4EQ]

love u mama africa

[nzingamina]

Missing you mama Africa....

[cilili]

Thank you Mama Africa for this enormous legacy.

Rest in peace.

[mindrunfree]

You are will be sadly missed Mikeba.

[zenbeedan]

Rest in Peace Miriam.

[rinje2000]

R.I.P>>>.mama africa...am pretty sure u knew u were loved all over the world..may u a soul rest in peace..

[MissXavi]

I dont even know what to say.....what a tragic loss after such a victory in the US....but there must be balance in the universe. R.I P Mama. Thank u.

[aliceottermusic]

Thank you for your inspiration and beauty.

Rest well.

love

alice

[molinazzodim]

I was newly married when Miriam Makeba sang "Patapata" - that made her special for me.I will remember her in all my KIva loans to Africa.

Thank you Mama Africa.

[MisterChipsy]

Rest in Peace Mama Africa. I'm Jamaican but I love african music. R.I.P. Your music will live on forever.

[mumjah]

Rest now mama...Thank you

[oyibondu]

Mama! Rest in peace.

[Asaliah237]

RIP Miriam Makeba.

[rasmichael]

kwaheri Mama

[swazilady1980]

r.i.p

[mannemann07]

R.I.P mama africa....

[PatriciaMakhulo]

Viva Mama Afrika! Lala vyema!

[johnpidio]

Adieu Mama Africa. You raised African music to a global audience. You will be greatly missed, but certainly remembered by your numerous fans.

[silverthumper]

RIP Miriam Makeba. You gave hope and joy to millions of people worldwide during the SA apartheid era. Your beautiful voice and achievements will be celebrated for many years to come by all those that appreciate humanity.

RIP Mama Africa. You will be missed.

[wavaso]

God bless you Miriam.

[mizznini725]

you are very ignorant!

[platyaires]

I am very sad to hear that. i lived for 5 years in South Africa and listen to her music so much. Even in the Restaurant in Cape Town =Mama Afrika= they all payed her songs. I was reading her biograhie and i it is amazing what this woman all did. I think this wonderful black people have so much power and courage to survive so much. I will miss you Mama Africa. a part of the beauty of this outstanding Country will be missed by me. I never felt more home in my life than in South Africa.

[Dealyplaza]

Typical Republican racist scum. Another McCain supporter who has revealed his true low-life ways. This woman did more in her life then you and your red-neck family will ever do in the next thousand years. Apartheid destroyed, Obama elected, game, set, match. YOU LOSE.

[laurierken]

HeroOrAZero makes me sad I live in a world with such morons, Dealyplaza makes it a better place because there are more good ones than morons.

[Msbea345]

Heroorzero, 1 down, 2 born I guess the billion are not going anywhere..lol...

[exceeduus77]

A true giant,and a freedom fighter. We will never forget you. Mama Afrika, R.I.P

[Yequina]

Gracias Mama Africa en Chile te adoramos,tambien fuiste parte de nuestra revolucion. We will miss you.

[Erz247]

The rhythm of her songs just tell you

Dance upon this earth

Just give each of your days a meaning

And fire to the world

Rest in Peace now pretty lady

You have done enough

You gave my heart more songs to sing

You gave this world more love

[Erz247]

It seemed the sun had formed a spirit To fill this world with warmth She truly was a blessing being Who gave this world new songs Each of this songs when it was heard It filled the heart with fire Now its November, days seem cold, It seems we lost this fire To this world that surely cries let your tears feed flowers And if then no new sea exists May the heavens join you Let her songs be played again To ease this acing pain Just listen to them and its sure You will smile again

[bvscfanatic]

I first heard her music in 1968 on a tape given to me by my uncle. I was immediately captivated by Miriam's voice, but particularly by the passion in her music. Most of the lyrics remain a mystery to me, as I do not understand Xhosa or any other African language. But this is music that touches you deeply, whether or not you understand the lyrics. This is because the music itself transmits so much feeling. Rest in peace, Mama Africa. Thank you so much for all that you have given us.

[industriebauten]

Good Night, Sweet Princess, Mama Afrika!

Thank you for everything!

....will miss you

xxx

[shayeeX]

Miriam Makeba....true icon, R.I.P.

A True Legend is gone. We truly love you Miriam.

Rest In Peace.

Que La Terre Soit Legere