The Indispensable 1955-1962

Known as Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba came from a very poor family and was the first African singer to achieve fame in America and Europe. But she was already a star in her native South Africa before Harry Belafonte launched her in New York. With a detailed commentary by Bruno Blum, this set presents her rare first recordings made during Apartheid, together with others leading to her triumph in America as an international symbol of resistance to oppression. Patrick FREMEAUX"Her haunting melodies gave voice to the pain of exile and dislocation which she felt for thirty-one long years. At the same time, her music inspired a powerful sense of hope in all of us." Nelson MANDELA

Disc 1
1: Laku Tshuni 'Langa
2: Tula Ndivile (Saduva)
3: Baby Ntsoare
4: Orlando
5: Owakho
6: Olilili
7: Intandane
8: Pula Kgosi Seretse
9: Kutheni Sithandwa (Day O)
10: Ndiya Nxila Apha E-bhayi
11: Baya Ndi Memeza
12: Vulu Amasango
13: Umbhaqanga
14: Nomalungelo
15: Table Mountain
16: Hush
17: Mtshakasi
18: Uthando Luyaphela
19: Phansi Kwalomhlaba
20: Live Humble
21: Sindiza Ngecadillacs
22: Ndimbone Dluca
23: Ndamcenga
24: Unyana Wolahleko

Disc 2
1: Rockin' in Rhythm
2: Inkomo Zodwa
3: Ekoneni
4: Darlie Kea Lemang
5: Sophiatown Is Gone
6: Make Us One
7: Back of the Moon
8: Quickly in Love
9: Makoti
10: Themba Lami
11: Uyadela
12: Yini Madoda
13: Ndidiwe Zintaba
14: Uile Ngoan a Batho
15: Siyavuya
16: Phata Phata
17: Miriam's Goodbye to Africa
18: Jikele Maweni (The Retreat Song)
19: Suliram
20: Qonqonthwane (The Click Song)
21: Umhome
22: Olilili

Disc 3
1: Laku Tshuni 'Langa
2: Mbube
3: The Naughty Little Flea
4: Where Does It Lead
5: Nomeva
6: House of the Rising Sun
7: Saduva (Tula Ndivile)
8: One More Dance
9: Iya Guduza
10: Kilimandjaro
11: Zenizenabo
12: Ntjilo Ntjilo
13: Umqokozo
14: Ngola Kurila
15: Thanayi Thanayi
16: Liwa Wechi
17: Nagula
18: Carnival ('Orfeo Negro' Theme)
19: Night Must Fall
20: Love Tastes Like Strawberries
21: Can't Cross Over

Number of Discs: 3

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