South African singing legend Miriam Makeba, ‘Mama Africa,’ dies at 76
“She was someone who always wanted to cook for all her musicians. Every time we were on tour, she would always invite us in.” –Music producer Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, remembering ‘Mama Africa’ Miriam Makeba
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