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South African Grammy winners
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Ministry of Arts celebrates South African Grammy winners [photos]

By Leeroy Mukotekwa23-04-2023 20:36

The Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture honoured South African Grammy winners from Mama Africa Miriam Makeba, to Zakes Bantwini.

Quote of the day:
Offbeat

Quote of the day – Miriam Makeba

By Tshuxeko Baloyi19-02-2023 06:02

Quote of the Day brings you spoken word from some of the most eloquent South Africans from across the spectrum.

Miriam Makeba
Music

Miriam Makeba’s granddaughter honours her with tribute concert in Joburg

By Naledi de Wee26-05-2022 14:04

‘It’s more than just a legacy’: Miriam Makeba’s granddaughter Zenzi will honour her grandmother with a concert on 27 May in Johannesburg.

Miriam Makeba
Music

To Mama Africa with love: ‘The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba’

By New Frame22-04-2022 15:49

Grammy-nominated Somi launched her new album reimagining Miriam Makeba with a performance that amplified the late icon’s work.

Grammy
Music

Grammy Awards: Five local artists who have made Mzansi proud [listen]

By Naledi de Wee08-04-2022 16:37

Black Coffee, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and more. Take a look at five South African artists who have brought home Grammy Awards.

Somi
Music

Somi to celebrate Miriam Makeba’s iconic life at State Theatre [watch]

By Naledi de Wee25-03-2022 20:56

The likes of Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Gregory Porter will be joining Somi on stage on Sunday 27 March.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: Somi celebrates Miriam Makeba on new release [listen]

By Naledi de Wee04-03-2022 09:37

Singer-songwriter Somi has released her album ‘Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba’. Take a look at more New Music Friday releases…

Miriam Makeba
Music

The legacy of iconic singer Miriam Makeba and her art of activism

By The Conversation03-03-2022 13:11

One of South Africa’s most iconic musicians, Miriam Makeba would have turned 90 on 4 March, her legacy in art and activism is extensive.

Somi
Music

Miriam Makeba inspires Grammy-nominated Somi’s new album [watch]

By Naledi de Wee24-01-2022 16:53

Soulful jazz singer Somi honours the iconic Miriam Makeba in her upcoming album ‘Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba’.

Miriam Makeba
Music

UK musician Ntantu pays tribute to Miriam Makeba in new single [watch]

By Naledi de Wee09-11-2021 19:34

UK artist Ntantu paid tribute to South African icon Miriam Makeba in a single titled ‘Far Away’ inspired by her song ‘Baxabene Oxamu’.

On This Day: What happened on
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On This Day: What happened on 11 June?

By The South African11-06-2021 07:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.

Miriam Makeba
News

On This Day: What happened on 10 June?

By The South African10-06-2021 07:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.

Proudly SA: ‘Lakutshon’ Ilanga
Entertainment

Proudly SA: ‘Lakutshon’ Ilanga’ shortlisted for Bafta Student Film Award

By Alicia Naidoo21-05-2021 20:07

South African-born filmmaker Phumi Morare’s film ‘Lakutshon’ Ilanga’ has been shortlisted for a prestigious Bafta Student Film Award.

US drone show features ‘Pata P
Lifestyle

US drone show features ‘Pata Pata’ by Miriam Makeba in beautiful display of lights [video]

By Erene Roux18-12-2020 09:38

Walmart featured ‘Pata Pata’ by Miriam Makeba in a beautiful display of lights at its holiday drone light show.

Miriam Makeba Pata Pata re-recorded for COVID-19 pandemic
Lifestyle

Listen: Miriam Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata’ re-recorded for hope amid COVID-19

By Andrea Chothia23-04-2020 18:41

Without any alteration to chords or syllables, Miriam Makeba’s, ‘Pata Pata’ will be re-released by UNICEF on Thursday 23 April.

Miriam Makeba celebrated in Lo
Lifestyle

Miriam Makeba celebrated in London this Freedom Day

By Caryn Edwards02-04-2019 05:00

Join the Jazz Cafe as they celebrate Mama Africa.

Miriam Makeba
Art and Artists

Miriam Makeba: Five fast facts about the Mama Africa songstress

By Nic Andersen03-06-2018 13:30

A musical icon of note.

Watch: Insanely creative tribu
Video

Watch: Insanely creative tribute to South Africa from one of the world’s coolest new artists [video]

By Ezra Claymore15-12-2016 10:58

Youtuber Jain recorded her too cool for school song ‘Makeba’ as tribute to our legendary Miriam Makeba and it’s South Africa at its best!

French singer’s tune filmed in
Lifestyle

French singer’s tune filmed in South Africa goes viral… and it’s pretty schweet [video]

By Alexis Haden05-12-2016 10:15

Kwaai.

Legendary Diva Angelique Kidjo
South Africans Abroad

Legendary Diva Angelique Kidjo brings ‘Eve’ to London Jazz Fest

By Thuto Mali14-11-2014 07:34

Ahead of her only UK performance this year at the EFG London Jazz Festival, we had the pleasure of catching up with the singer and song writer from her New York home.

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