Video & Music: Miriam Makeba “Mama Africa”
Ivan M. Granger November 11th, 2008
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I just heard that Miram Makeba “Mama Africa” died a couple of days ago. Her music, emerging out of South Africa, touched the world…
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A brief summary of Miram Makeba’s life, art, and work for social and racial justice…
Miram Makeba is one of those transformative artists whose vision transcends the world of her art and career. Through her music and her personality, we encounter the expansive possibilities of the human heart when it is fully applied to the struggling world.
Do yourself a favor and track down more of her music.
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Thank you for your weekly poem. I am going to look forward to receiving these inspirational words each week. I saw your blog entry about Miriam Makeba and I, too, felt sadness for her passing and gratitude for her beautiful Presence here with us. In case you might find it of interest, I humbly offer my story about Miriam Makeba here http://brightheartsinging.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/miriam-makeba/
Thanks for the many spiritual inspirations that you bring together in your blog!
with thanks
Jessica