Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including ...

South African activist and singer Miriam Makeba visited playwright and singer Somi Kakoma—known in jazz circles by her first name only—in her dreams. It was 11 years ago, and Somi was mourning her ...

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The sudden passing of our beloved Miriam has saddened us and our nation. ... Despite her tremendous sacrifice and the pain she felt to leave behind her beloved family and her country when she went ...

Somi Kakoma is a multi-hyphenate artist: vocalist, songwriter, playwright and performer. Born in Illinois to parents who emigrated from Rwanda and Uganda, the Grammy-nominee draws from her African ...

The triumphant career of the South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba, after a bruising early life, receives a fittingly radiant tribute in “Dreaming Zenzile,” a new show blending biography and ...

For this year’s Icons & Influences issue, we asked 10 artists to pay tribute to the women who have shaped their sound, provided an example, and inspired them to break down barriers. Benin-born singer ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. On March 4, 2022, Grammy-nominated vocalist, and songwriter Somi will ...

The musical is Somi Kakoma’s thank-you note, written across generations, to the South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba. By Alexis Soloski The documentary presents a highlight reel of crucial ...