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Miriam Makeba in Conversation with Nomsa Mwamuka

As the first complete autobiography of Miriam Makeba, Makeba celebrates the life of this remarkable talent and global icon of music, style and history.

This beautiful hardcover, coffee-table book chronicles Makeba’s entire life — from her early days growing up on the Rand and performing with the Manhattan Brothers — to her departure from South Africa.

It also details Miriam’s life in America and friendship with Harry Belafonte, her performance for President John F Kennedy alongside Marilyn Monroe, her marriage to Stokely Carmichael and her life in Conakry, Guinea.

Finally we read about her stay in Europe, the release of Nelson Mandela, Miriam’s homecoming and her ultimate decision to stay and make a life in this country.

Black and white photographs of Miriam touring and performing, of her fashions and political colleagues, bring this book to life. An index, glossary, discography and complete list of original compositions round off his most fascinating and comprehensive work.

Miriam Makeba is currently President Thabo Mbeki’s Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations. Recent awards include the Gold Class Commandeur de la Légion d’honneur from French President, Jacques Chirac.

Author: Nomsa Mwamuka, English, NonArt.

Specifications: Hard cover, 241x248mm, 259 pp, photographs
, ISBN: 978 1919 855394 .

Price (ZA) R300.00

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