Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba collapsed while giving a concert in Italy on November 9th and died shortly after. People have been remembering her over the last few days. She was more than just a beloved musician. She stood up and spoke out against injustice. Here's a video of her appeal to the United Nations to help her people suffering under apartheid in South Africa.

And I've collected some of the songs that were posted. Here's a live rendition of Under African Skies with Paul Simon:

Miriam Makeba singing her hit "Pata Pata" in 2007

Miriam Makeba with Hugh Masekela- South Africa Freedom Song

Soweto Blues written by Hugh Masekela

As one commenter put it, here's "One of the sexier band introduction segments I have ever seen!"

Here's another song from that appearance at Bern's Salonger: Miriam Makeba - Mayibuye

And another song titled Kilimanjaro

Forbidden Games (lyrics)

When I've Passed On

The African National Anthem: N'Kosi Sikeleli Africa - With Miriam Makeba

[via hairylarry and Deoliver47]