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ArtsEmerson is presenting “Dreaming Zenzile,” a musical based on the life of Miriam Makeba, at the Emerson Paramount Center at the end of the month. Miriam Makeba was a South African singer, ...

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 ...

The late South African singing icon and civil rights campaigner, Miriam Makeba, has been honoured by the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) as the ‘Mama Legend’. This is a lifetime award for her musical ...

“A virtuosic performer in full command of her instrument and powers.” – The New York Times Somi is a recipient of the 2023 Doris Duke Artist Award, two NAACP Image Awards for Best Vocal Jazz Album, ...

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter talks to the Grio about honoring the late singer/activist by writing and starring in “Dreaming Zenzile” African music icon Miriam Makeba’s life was defined by ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- She died just how she wanted to -- singing on stage for a good cause. And her songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her ...

This year also marks and coincides with the 40th Anniversary of the untimely passing of her beloved daughter Bongi Makeba (December 20, 1950 – March 17, 1985). Born Angela Sibongile Makeba, Bongi ...

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To be the voice of a nation speaking to the wider world is a tough mission for any performer. To be the voice of an entire continent is exponentially more difficult. Both were mantles that the South ...