How many Miriam Makeba releases are on Riffiter?

36 releases are catalogued, spanning 1960 to 2020.

When was Miriam Makeba formed?

Miriam Makeba formed in 1950, in Prospect Township, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa.

What genre is Miriam Makeba?

Miriam Makeba is catalogued under Jazz.

What is the most recent Miriam Makeba release on Riffiter?

Live at Berliner Jazztage, Berlin Philharmonic, 1978, released in 2020.

Artist

Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba is a jazz artist from Prospect Township, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa formed in 1950. 36 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Jazz · Prospect Township, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa · Best jazz albums

36
Releases: 1960–2020
Active years: 1950
Formed

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Tidal

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Discography

35

Singles & EPs

1

Live at Berliner Jazztage, Berlin Philharmonic, 1978
EP · 2020

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About

Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), also known as Mama Africa, was a South African singer, actor, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was known for her advocacy against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa. Born in Johannesburg to Swazi and Xhosa parentage, Makeba was forced to find employment as a child after the death of her father. She had a brief and allegedly abusive first marriage at the age of 17, gave birth to her only child in 1950, and survived breast cancer. Her vocal talent had been recognised when she was a child, and she began singing professionally in the 1950s, with the Cuban Brothers, the Manhattan Brothers, and an all-woman group, The Skylarks, performing a mixture of jazz, traditional African melodies, and Western popular music. In 1959, Makeba had a brief role in the anti-apartheid film Come Back, Africa, which brought her international attention, and led to her travelling performances in Venice, London, and New York City. In London, she met Harry Belafonte, who became a mentor and colleague. She moved to New York City, …

Miriam Makeba in brief

How many Miriam Makeba releases are on Riffiter?: 36 releases are catalogued, spanning 1960 to 2020.
When was Miriam Makeba formed?: Miriam Makeba formed in 1950, in Prospect Township, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa.
What genre is Miriam Makeba?: Miriam Makeba is catalogued under Jazz.
What is the most recent Miriam Makeba release on Riffiter?: Live at Berliner Jazztage, Berlin Philharmonic, 1978, released in 2020.