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by: Miriam Makeba

 : Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0698458201423
Format: Import
Label: Manteca
Manufacturer: Manteca
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Manteca
Release Date: April 24, 2001
Sales Rank: 2606
Studio: Manteca




Disc 1:
  1. Tula Ndivile - Miriam Makeba, Davashe, Mackay
  2. Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga - Miriam Makeba, Davashe, Mackay
  3. Ntyilo Ntyilo - Miriam Makeba, Silinga, Allan
  4. Holilili - Miriam Makeba, Silinga, Allan
  5. Irlando - Miriam Makeba, Readebe, Johanna
  6. Intandane - Miriam Makeba, Makeba, Miriam
  7. Live Humble - Miriam Makeba, Kente, Gibson
  8. Sindiza Ngecadillacs - Miriam Makeba, Kente, Gibson
  9. Phansi Kwalomhlaba - Miriam Makeba, Sihawu, Nomonde
  10. Hush - Miriam Makeba, Traditional
  11. Sophiatown Is Gone - Miriam Makeba, Kente, Gibson
  12. Miriam and Spokes' Phatha Phatha - Miriam Makeba, Msomi, Reggie Holly
  13. Umqokozo - Miriam Makeba, Makeba, Miriam
  14. Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba, Makeba, Miriam
  15. Kilimanjaro - Miriam Makeba, Davashe, Mackay
  16. Thanayi - Miriam Makeba, Sihawu, Nomonde
  17. Can't Cross Over - Miriam Makeba, Burgie, Irving
  18. Carnival - Miriam Makeba, Bonfa, Luiz
  19. Chicken - Miriam Makeba, Bopape, R.
  20. African Convention - Miriam Makeba, Masekela, Hugh
  21. I Shall Sing - Miriam Makeba, Morrison
  22. Malaika - Miriam Makeba, Mdawida
  23. Jolinkomo - Miriam Makeba, Kente, Gibson
  24. West Wind - Miriam Makeba, Makeba, Miriam
  25. Click Song - Miriam Makeba, Manhattan Brothers
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Editorial Review:

Album 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
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Buy the originals
Miriam Makeba was- is an amazing singer but this collection falls short. I would advise older original recording like: Africa, Pata Pata, even Live from Paris. You won't regret it.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - DISAPPOINTING
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.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - You Can't Beat Mama? Join Her!
Mama Africa! What a proper name for the Queen of African Song. This collection has all the great songs from Miriam. It plays choronoligically from her earliest recording up to her most recent records. The melodies are infectious and Miriam makes you want to know more about the plight of the people of Africa she describes in her songs. This is a must-have for lovers of South African music.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Good choice for new audience
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 ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Very nice
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.















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