South African singer and civil rights activist (1932–2008) · South African singer-songwriter
| Description | South African singer and civil rights activist (1932–2008) Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932-03-04 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg Johannesburg Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 2008-11-10 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | Castel Volturno Castel Volturno Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | South Africa Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | ZA Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | Algeria South Africa Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | recording artist actor singer composer musician Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | voice Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | rock music world music African popular music township music jazz marabi Source: Wikidata |
| Record labels | Strut Records Kapp Records Warner Records Inc. Reprise Records Philips Records Sonodisc RCA Victor Mercury Records Collectables Records Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | The Manhattan Brothers The Skylarks (3) Miriam Makeba Et Son Quintette Guinéen Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz |
| Awards | Commander of the Legion of Honour honorary degree from Spelman College Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres Polar Music Prize Order for Meritorious Service Order of Ikhamanga in Gold Otto Hahn Peace Medal South African Music Award for Female Artist of the Year Source: Wikidata |
(Miriam Makeba) Jerry Ragavay M. Kabe M. Mabeka M. Makeba M. Makebe M. Makeeba M. Makera M. Makéba M.M. M.Makabe M.Makeba M.Z. Makeba Makeba Makeba Miriam Makeba, Miriam Makeba, Myriam Makebe Makiba Makéba Mariam Makeba Mariam Mekba Marianm Makeba Miriam Miriam 'Mazi' Makeba Miriam Makebe Miriam Makebo Miriam Makeeba Miriam Maleba Miriam Mekeba Mirian Makeba Mirriam Makeba Myriam Makea Myriam Makeba Myriam Makéba S. Makeba Seka Silvia Z. Makeba Zenzile Miriam Makeba М. Макеба
mbid: bc5c2918-4aba-4ef6-a245-100563a4487f · wikidata: Q146256 · isni: 0000000120254823 · discogs: 76040 · apple_music: 219900 · spotify: 18RkLKfeoUgZflWv9os25W
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