Miriam Makeba passed away last night, after a show, on the road, singing, a moving monument to the strength and beauty of the dark continent. In this age of ballyhooed hope and real optimism, it's worth focusing on a figure who was all the prospects of a greater future through excellence in the present.
“Throughout her life, Mama Makeba communicated a positive message to the world about the struggle of the people of South Africa and the certainty of victory over the dark forces of apartheid and colonialism through the art of song.”
-Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Certainty of victory over the dark forces...
Due to my currently hurt ability to rip from vinyl, in lieu of jams, here are some pristine youtubes.
Big shout out to the African friends of Grilling It (Bombzilla I see you!). Down there doing your thing, unwilling to say "this place is fucked" and just leave.
2 comments:
COOL, AN OLD BLACK LADY WHO I'VE NEVER HEARD OF! IMPORTANT. EDUCATIONAL...
THERE ARE WAR(s) ON!!!!! WE ARE STILL IN THE WOODS. WE STILL NEED MACHINERY TO LIVE! I WANT SONGS I CAN BLAST FROM A TANK!
such a beauty. she reminds me a bit of ladysmith black mambazo (saw them at the burt like 3 weeks ago.. actually amazing) its nice to know that she was performing literally until the day she died
<3
maymay
p.s. i like the new header too
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