Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba [IMPORT]

Miriam Makeba

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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Editorial Reviews

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good choice for new audience, March 16, 2004

By A Customer

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.

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.

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 (REAL NAME)

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.