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Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
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Track Listing
- Tula Ndivile
- Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga
- Ntyilo Ntyilo
- Holilili
- Irlando
- Intandane
- Live Humble
- Sindiza Ngecadillacs
- Phansi Kwalomhlaba
- Hush
- Sophiatown Is Gone
- Miriam and Spokes' Phatha Phatha
- Umqokozo
- Pata Pata
- Kilimanjaro
- Thanayi [A.K.A. Nomalungelo]
- Can't Cross Over
- Carnival
- Chicken [A.K.A. Sekusile]
- African Convention
- I Shall Sing
- Malaika
- Jolinkomo
- West Wind
- Click Song [A.K.A. Qongqothwane]
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #18199 in Music
- Released on: 2001-04-24
- Number of discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Dimensions: .21 pounds
Editorial Reviews
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
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 expect this to be the same. If your intention isn't to replace 40-year-old albums, though, I would definitely recommend this CD.
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.
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.
