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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 24, 2001)
  • Original Release Date: November 14, 2000
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Manteca
  • ASIN: B0000501LX
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,792 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #3 in  Music > Indie Music > World Music > Africa
    #5 in  Music > World Music > Africa > South Africa
    #24 in  Music > Imports > International

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1. Tula Ndivile
2. Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga
3. Ntyilo Ntyilo
4. Holilili
5. Irlando
6. Intandane
7. Live Humble
8. Sindiza Ngecadillacs
9. Phansi Kwalomhlaba
10. Hush
11. Sophiatown Is Gone
12. Miriam and Spokes' Phatha Phatha
13. Umqokozo
14. Pata Pata
15. Kilimanjaro
16. Thanayi [A.K.A. Nomalungelo]
17. Can't Cross Over
18. Carnival
19. Chicken [A.K.A. Sekusile]
20. African Convention
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Product Description
25 track compilation from South Africa's most important female vocalist. Includes early songs she recorded as a member of the Manhattan Brothers and The Skylarks through to her classic worldwide hits, 'Pata Pata' and 'The Click Song'. Sleevenotes include a detailed history of Makeba and track by track commentary. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good choice for new audience, March 16, 2004
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As the previous review says, this is a good collection. However, as I was trying to replace songs from two albums which apparently haven't been released on CD (1960's "Miriam Makeba" RCA album and the early '60's Kapp Records album "The Many Voices of Miriam Makeba"), this CD wasn't what I was looking for. Most of the songs sound nothing like the arrangements I loved on those albums. They would be great for a new audience, but for those who are looking to replace those early '60's records, don't expect this to be the same. If your intention isn't to replace 40-year-old albums, though, I would definitely recommend this CD.
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, November 22, 2002
By Fagunwa (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
Buy this just for tracks 1,4,15 and so on. To hear the early version of this voice is a pleasure in it self. But to hear the growth and development of an artist of this caliber is a rare treat indeed. Oh go ahead you know you want it.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTING, July 5, 2006
By G. D. Caliva (San Jose, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews
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I was expecting to hear some of the old songs with the same arrangements and backup bands. I was surprised to find not one single piece the same as I remembered. If you have no comparison, you would probably enjoy this gifted songstress. I found the quality overall to be disappointing.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A softer version of Miriam Makeba
In many respects, this album was sleepier than Pata Pata. It's versatile, with some 40's flavored pieces alternating with gospel and African folk-style pieces. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bobbi C.

1.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED
MAMA AFRICA was touted as the very best of Makeba's works and it just is not. More than that, many of the cuts are backed by a full orchestra or backup that is terrible if you are... Read more
Published 5 months ago by FELICIA

2.0 out of 5 stars Buy the originals
Miriam Makeba was- is an amazing singer but this collection falls short. I would advise older original recording like: Africa, Pata Pata, even Live from Paris. Read more
Published 8 months ago by whisperjd

5.0 out of 5 stars You Can't Beat Mama? Join Her!
Mama Africa! What a proper name for the Queen of African Song. This collection has all the great songs from Miriam. Read more
Published on October 21, 2004 by A.S.S.

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