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  • God bless you Mama Africa RIP

  • POWERFUL...♥♥ /// thank you Miriam Makeba.

  • this is the real thing

  • For sure my sisters and mama Africa did a good job..! RIP MAMA.

  • Beautiful!

  • Simply magnificent!

  • Can anyone tell me what's the name of that song? and what are they singing about?

  • I think it's called Malaika (My Angel)... I think - don't quote me on that though.

    Another great one is Emabhaceni.

  • 2 4.24 is is Soweto Bluess by Huge Masikeba

    I love that song and I sing it all the time

  • i may not be african or s/african but i love all type of music that has soul and rhythem to it.. i first saw this concert bak in 96 or 97 and i loved it to death since!! every now and then i tuned in to watch it..such rare vibe and harmony to her songs!!! guess thats wat makes a true artist !!  rip miriam ;-)

  • nice keep it on

  • Harry,

    She's speaking English because it is an international language, and as a cultural ambassador, she knew that it was important to speak in a language that the widest audience would understand.

  • One of the best! Thanks!

  • Thanks for posting this fine example of "The Queen of African Music" Miriam Makeba .

    Her Regal Humility shines forth! May she feel the world return her warm embraces in her passing! We will remember ! Dance on ! Respect !

  • what a great concert!!! What a beautiful song!

  • RIP Mama Africa!! Your voice will always be heard. I love this concert. I taped it from PBS when it was on 20 yrs ago. I still watch it from time to time.

  • This woman has a Godly thing abt her... Paul is and explorer by nature. They both bring the cause.. the feel.. to their work ..

    Absolutely delightful

  • B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

  • O.R.I.G.I.N.A.L

  • does anyone know when and where this was shot?

  • it was filmed in 1987 in zimbabwe...you can buy the DVD...it's called graceland with paul simon

  • that's a recording that seems not have been sold commercially, but i'd buy it in a faroukin' heartbeat...

  • I love the first song. But what does it mean?? does anyone know?

  • Paul Simon is a great poet, songwriter and facilitator - catalyst for positive action...

  • Lindasssssssssssss.

  • so soulful... so beautiful...

  • EXCELLENTE

  • Mama Africa indeed.sweet sweet African music

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