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Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata

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Miriam Makeba sings her most famous song Pata Pata during a performance in the Dutch TV-studios in Hilversum, september 1979. Joining her on stage towards the end of the song is her granddaughter Zenzi. Zenzi's mother, Bongi Makeba, is one of the backing vocalists (in the blue dress).

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  • Love it! always did! I love the little girl dancing with her! Is that little girl related to Miriam Makeba? Does anyone know?

  • The little girl is her grandchild.

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  • Beauty in apearance; beauty in voice; beauty in performance. Thanks for your everlasting voice, and may your soul rest in peace Miriam Makeba.

  • Sweet mother... African people should always says thanks for all the emotions and teaching yours songs brought to everyone. Thanks mama Afrika...

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  • This lady is mother Africa and she will never ever be forgotten in my life. I will always play her music and dance to it in her memory. Rest in peace Ma Afica God Bless You!!!

  • I loved the strong, precise pata pata dance. My daughters and I tried it, but we could not make it look so smooth and effortless, no matter how many times we played the song. So much fun trying, though.

  • SONGS LIKE THIS ONE TELL US WE ARE ALL AFRICANS EVEN IF YOU LOOK WHITE LIKE ME.... LETS DANCE TOGETHER

  • real afrikan music

  • @slipkid715 i would say"world" because if u listen it has a little of everything, reggae calyso rnb soul o my gosh juss everything lol...RIP MAMA..

  • @RaynerJM And in the choir her daughter is singing with them (in the blue dress).

  • @RaynerJM seriously? i thought it was just a child from the audience

  • @slipkid715 south african. ck. out maliaka with miriam-harry belafonte also her and paul simon. you'll find a lot of goodies. also look at miriam remembered. she 's also known as mama africa.

    peace. n I hope u enjoy .

  • @RaynerJM Very beautiful, i wish, i was there LOL.

  • @wsbohannon wht did she go through?????????/

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