Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for more than 30 years under apartheid, died after collapsing on stage in Italy.

South African activist and singer Miriam Makeba visited playwright and singer Somi Kakoma—known in jazz circles by her first name only—in her dreams. It was 11 years ago, and Somi was mourning her ...

Our final story this hour is a remembrance of one of Africa's first international superstars. Miriam Makeba fought apartheid in South Africa through music. Last night, during a performance in Italy, ...

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 ...

Miriam Makeba, 76, a revered South African folk singer and activist who was among the first female African singers to achieve international success, and who became a powerful voice in the ...

LITTLE ROCK — 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 ...

Late South African singer Miriam Makeba remains an inspiration 14 years after her death, prompting jazz artist Somi to pay tribute with new twists on the anti-apartheid icon's greatest hits. By ...

From Egypt to South Africa, The Africa Report invites readers to rediscover five legendary music hits that will never fade away… Umm Kulthum: ‘Enta Omri’, a song to advance Nasser’s brand of ...

Somi Kakoma isn’t sure when she first heard Miriam Makeba’s music, mostly because she can’t remember a time before she knew who the South African singer was. “She has just always been somehow the ...

The sudden passing of our beloved Miriam has saddened us and our nation. ... Despite her tremendous sacrifice and the pain she felt to leave behind her beloved family and her country when she went ...