Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba (born March 4, 1932) is a South African singer. In 1959 she was exiled because of her appearance in the anti-apartheid movie Come Back Africa, and spent 31 years away from home carrying the struggle against the racist system. Her 1969 marriage to black separatist Stokely Carmichael caused further controversy, especially in the United States. Nelson Mandela finally made her come back to South Africa in 1990.

See also

• Culture of South Africa
• Grammy Awards of 1966

In 2005 Miriam Makeba started a 14 month worldwide farwell tour, holding conserts in all countries she has visited during her life.

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