Probably most of us do not know many of the figures in the Google logo today. Africa has a classy singer who had a reputation in the international arena. He was Miriam Makeba, the artist was born March 4, 1932 or on the day of this.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the full name Zenzile Miriam Makeba, has earned him a lot of pain. At the age of six years, he left for good by the father. Two years later, his mother had to be detained by the authorities for selling local beer which is often referred to Umqombothi.
However, these trials did not cover his talent in singing. Makeba beginning of a career boom was in 1950 when he participated in the African jazz group called Manhattan Brothers. But its existence did not last long there because then he founded his own group called The Skylarks. In 1956, Makeba spawned one single entitled Pata-Pata that brought his name known throughout the country.
Afterwards, Miriam Makeba started his career abroad. He then traveled to London and met with Harry Belafonte, Makeba figure who helped in developing his career up to the United States. There, they both made appearances at Madison Square Garden in the anniversary event at the USA President, John F. Kennedy.
In 1963, Makeba spawned his second album entitled, The World of Miriam Makeba. Three years later, she and Belafonte won a Grammy Award. Then, Makeba more diligent work on songs such as The Click Song and Malaika hits that ultimately became famous in the land of Uncle Sam. In 1967, Makeba was introducing his songs, Pata-Pata, to the USA and got a very positive response there. Song worldwide!
Media compared with the golden voice singer's voice caliber of Ella Fitzgerald or Frank Sinatra. The unique story of Miriam Makeba, she would never dressed to excess when they wanted to perform in a show. The decision also makes increasingly known as' display his African ".
The conflict in his homeland makes the heart Makeba terketuk. He then decided to return on June 10, 1990. Together with Dizzy Gillespie, Nina Simone, and Masekela, fourth and then create a new album entitled Eyes on Tomorrow.
Unfortunately, Makeba life's journey should end in 2008. Attending a concert event to give support to Roberto Soviano in Italy, precisely Makeba had died in the event. After singing the song Pata-Pata, Makeba suffered a heart attack. Although the opportunity was taken to a clinic, but God has willed to call home Makeba.
Respect for the diverse events held then Makeba entitled "Hommage a Miriam Makeba" on 25 to 27 September 2009. Everything admires Makeba, nicknamed "Mama Africa" African name thanks to his performance raised through beautiful songs accompanied by her golden voice.
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