Dear friends, today’s the first anniversary of Miriam Makeba’s death.
You must know by now that she is one of my all time favourite singers and her songs were the soundtrack to some delightful childhood memories.
Mama Africa died on November 10, 2008 and remembering her was bitter sweet as I’ve enjoyed listening to songs I’ve nearly forgotten.
I’ve kept a close watch on awards shows in 2009, expecting that an icon of beautiful music and global goodwill would get at least a posthumous mention. Nada, of course. Nothing but the vomit that passes for music nowadays.
But we don’t need their stinking awards to celebrate and play one for Mama.
Into the gentle Pata Pata of night
November 11, 2009 at 1:01 am
Rarely are legends like Miriam born into the world. At least she has been immortalised for us by her music.
November 11, 2009 at 8:20 pm
A., so true!
November 14, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Miriam would ignite your heart with her brilliant lyrics, the passion of her bare voice and the sultry sounds of her rhyme.look at how she introduces her band.
Such a Legend.
i am sure her memories would be carried over into every generation
November 15, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Anon, she certainly would ignite your heart with her lyrics and voice
Bless her soul wherever she may be.