Miriam Makeba - Mbube (Live, 1963)

Miriam Makeba performs Mbube live on Ce soir à Cannes, May 18, 1963.

[@MylkT1023]

When she speaks, its so gentle and peaceful but when she sings its powerful and bold and her voice is just beautiful!

[@divinityphinah8615]

True so soft

[@michaeltakavarasha9061]

It's the difference between how an immigrant talks to the boss and how she tells about it to her fellow immigrant workers 😅 😅😅

[@TyeB1992]

@@michaeltakavarasha9061crazy that’s actually facts 😣😣😣

[@fleurelise997]

Soulful and beautiful performer. I love how gentle her speaking voice is then she just bursts into song with amazing lung power. Incredible!

[@charlenepreza1047]

Beautiful Awesom This time for afrika

[@amrafazlic7977]

when she sings, she is being her true self.

[@cameronstephen5273]

Its the language as well no doubt. I wonder if slavery never happened would my mom have sang me songs like this

[@Zeynab380]

2021 who is with me

[@LazyIRanch]

Ok, who else got goosebumps when she started singing? Everyone? If you didn't have a reaction, you might want to check your pulse! I don't have words that haven't already been used a million times to describe the majesty of her voice, or the beauty of her smile and spirit. I was 6 or 7 the first time I heard her, it was Ed Sullivan's show, she sang "Pata Pata", and I've loved her ever since. I'm so grateful that many more people are discovering her now because of the internet. Thank you, Mother Africa, the cradle of humankind. Now as humans, we need to learn to BE kind! Love is the answer, it always is. Hate never solved a problem, just creates new ones.

[@sicahjehiah8729]

I'm jealous of everyone who got to see this in person. Every video i see of her, she's dressed like an angel. I always wonder what color her dress and accessories were .... She's so talented, anyway 🤩🤩

[@boydoper7119]

looks like purple 😂❤

[@karenrdgz6480]

I think Gold, that's the color

[@davymixonmvula5456]

Jealous? I am furious I wasn't there, let alone in existence. This is rich!😊

[@andreascharf5303]

My parents took us to see her at the Troubador in LA- early 60s. Magnificent, gorgeous, vibrant performer.

[@susankennedy5739]

Harry Belafonte, who brought her out of South Africa and put her on the world stage, guided her clothing choices for her performance image. She credits him with teaching her so much about performing.

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

How could I have lived almost 60 years and only just found Makeba? Thanks to this poster.

[@user-vw6bk4pb4l]

That is Mama Africa herself.

[@elebenty5709]

Just heard of her today! This one (Pata Pata) led me here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on_IgWaep9KSlc0

[@fidenemini111]

You need some time to grow up to the level you could appreciate the true art. And you are not alone being late.. Her I am in my almost 70ties only few years ago rediscovering what I once heard during my childhood and only now truly appreciating it. We are blessed with this beauty! Thank you Mama Afrika!

[@henrychatchuengfritz]

This masterpiece needs 1M views . Who agrees? Let's do it❤

[@loucadoida3327]

I don’t know what they eat or drink there in South Africa but their voices when they sing is just amazing ,no one in the continent can sing like them

[@trophywilson7211]

God gave them Talents

[@LazyIRanch]

Africa is the cradle of civilization, all mankind began there, so they've been making music and art longer than anywhere else. We ALL have origins in Africa, which is one of a million reasons that racism is idiotic, cruel, and evil.

[@revothomas9343]

I agree am from Botswana, our neighbours are in their own league when it comes to music and dance.

[@izuchukwuvalentine]

I believe you

[@averyj5446]

@@trophywilson7211 Africa is the land of music, spirituality and creativity. Singing talent is across the Continent and not limited to one place.

[@jasoncummings7052]

The way she switched from her opening monologue to that powerful singing voice. Spectacular!!!

[@bjw3243]

I've loved Miriam Makeba since I was a little girl in the 60's. The first song I fell in love with is called Pata Pata.

[@fmshyanguya5351]

She didn’t like it. Said it was meaningless but gave people what they wanted.

[@bjw3243]

@@fmshyanguya5351 oh, wow! I did not know that. Thank you.

[@fmshyanguya5351]

@@bjw3243 I like it my elder brother likes it and of course many people like you. It was in a documentary. If I can trace it, I will provide a link.

[@bjw3243]

Okay, thank you!!!😁

[@fmshyanguya5351]

@@bjw3243 It was in a documentary that featured her time in Guinea cf kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5_Mo4asbaeBaJI can’t find it.

[@brucebenner3958]

I was lucky to see her many times at the Ash Grove in hollywood in the 60's. This song and many others she performed have stayed with me for 60 yeaars.

[@renathamartin6272]

You are really lucky! Some of us were not born yet, nor were our mothers born too. But her music sounds like she sang yesterday!!

[@tasibho]

I envy you

[@majdfares6637]

This is a treasure.

[@MiguelGomez-ep9qr]

Definitivamente, saludos desde Laredo Texas.

[@TeeSpicerReacts]

I had the absolute honour of hearing her sing LIVE twice when she visited my small Caribbean islands of Trinidad & Tobago as her husband was Trinidadian.

[@biam7648]

I'm jealous 😅❤

[@chaletinashe2912]

This is not just a music, but art.

[@luchulumanconanto6029]

"The magnificent Miriam Makeba." That's the only way to describe her music.

[@mercychilawa3467]

Rest in peace queen of Africa

[@wotizit2937]

This amazing woman was a once in a lifetime force of nature.

[@ncdfreezoneorganizationnfz3102]

She still alive

[@opytsoma424]

No! rest til paradise...."death hold no dominion...your smiles, your smiles are proof..."

[@popemsmerph563]

I love her though her music

[@titonjuguna4886]

Mama Africa.. I cry when hear your sound. Rest Peacefully

[@darealdonofficial]

It's solomon land song Mbube from Africa...

[@helmahartman6952]

So do I

[@deephilip1894]

I'm Asian and i love her...her voice is pure..

[@demoe5676]

Thanks for identifying yourself.

[@jawary8474]

Appreciation is for everyone; I am khmer

[@j-life8502]

What does being Asian have to do with you loving her lol????? Hey im Jewish me too.....SHHH. 😆 🤣

[@mamakoolkat8871]

I, at age 25, have finally found one of the inspirational works of art that helped to form the Lion King. Wow. This may not matter to most. But for me, this is awesome!

[@alphonse-josephdegbahou2906]

Singing LIVE like a studio-recorded item. What a voice!!!!!!!! RIP Mama Africa.

[@odrickasini8215]

Mama Killer Chance Magna

[@odrickasini8215]

Chance Mama aktuelle Chance mama attila

[@odrickasini8215]

Mama Attila aber attila Attila

[@odrickasini8215]

mama akila

[@aychabullets7385]

That's why i love KZbin ! So many treasures on it, so many wonderful artists to find out...

[@Kevin-Muteg1]

Love from 🇰🇪. Miriam Makeba was a genius. May her soul rest in eternal power.

[@brenki]

Miriam is a choir, orchestra and dancers' group - all at the same time! Magnificent! She was not from this muddy world, that much is obvious. Thank you dear Miriam, wherever you are now. 🙏

[@nhlakaniphoshangase2222]

She was brilliant

[@misdero360]

You can say that again

[@ana-OM]

Charismatic bright storyteller, choir, orchestra, dancer's group -all at the same time indeed. Her presence and voice is space, past-present-future✨️

[@twistysnacks]

It feels like she's performing for herself and everyone else just gets to listen. Like she's explaining what she's going to sing, but it's an afterthought. I love her style.

[@Nardozor242]

The personification of the Black Excellence in A Black Goddess 💯🖤🖤🖤

[@yagsmoodley6654]

My genius darling MotherGod of Afrika sing your greatness, stay forever in our souls as the most brilliant of our world ❤😂🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@Ceasar8980]

Africans and their angelic voices, here we go again..❤

[@datraass]

BEAUTIFUL!!!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦💕💕💕💕💕. GREETINGS FROM JAMAICA!!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@bernardayuk7335]

love from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲✌✌✌✌✌

[@jonniebravo8171]

Love from Germany

[@2011birch]

What a nice change listening to this lady. She is cool 👍

[@cubanmark]

Compare modern singers to this generation of artists. They were real

[@heroino89]

Why do you need to diminish the talent and authenticity of modern artists? This is a wonderful piece of art. But nowadays there are many aspiring artists practicing their craft with passion and creativity. They might not be on the radio, but they definitely exist. Just because old music is great does not mean new music cannot be great as well.

[@thecheddarshredder]

@@heroino89 it’s piece not peace...

[@heroino89]

@@thecheddarshredder You are absolutely right. Thank you. I was mad at first, but now I have made piece with it.

[@thecheddarshredder]

@@heroino89 ...it’s not my fault you were grammatically incorrect 🤷‍♀️

[@heroino89]

@@thecheddarshredder dude I was making a joke. And I was definitely grammatically correct, I was orthographically incorrect.

[@carriemtsh9648]

She gave the respected honour. Imbube. Bayede Zulu kaMalandela 🙏🏾

[@cetossa]

RIP mama! 🦁🐃🦓🦒🦏🐘🦛🌍💕

[@gmfw9777]

Good Lord this woman is powerful!

[@Riatzi]

Her speaking voice is beautiful too.

[@rigobertmouzoun3514]

Rh

[@Somalinomad31]

Even though I don’t understand the words of this song but her performance and stage presence is what made me enjoy this song what an absolute beauty to watch love from a fellow African Somali

[@abduljabbarmohammed4188]

Sidokale walal

[@christianek.963]

That switch thou, between the introduction and her singing, is just impressive

[@zahirabrahams4619]

Has anyone ever been so incomparable? 🥹❤️

[@alt1f4]

I love how her voice was quiet and low, and when she started singing she even scared me

[@pjrob1957]

So much better than the tedious popular version we are used to.

[@soapbox187]

They are both great songs, get over yourself. Any artists worth their salt would not rest on laurels and tally what songs were stolen but would appreciate that the creative process is indeed a spark and constant progression. I guarantee you Solomon Linda would be smiling at the Tokens version.

[@ginnijo2526]

@@soapbox187 Progression? Get over yourself! This is so typical of you people!

[@MegaJuli001]

@@soapbox187 Cuando Linda escuchó Wimoweh, se asombró ante el derroche de cuerdas y metales que Decca Records aplicó a su canción, así que no creo que con la versión de The Tokens hubiera sido diferente.

[@jackcrane7853]

@@soapbox187 TO STEAL A SONG THAT MAKES YOU MILLIONS WHILE THE CREATOR IS LEFT HOMELESS IS DESPICABLE, GET OVER YOURSELF, YOU BORING REPEATER OF ILL COMMON PLACES

[@cardtel7828]

@@ginnijo2526 you people? lol. The Tokens version The Lion Sleeps Tonight is very similar to what hip hop has done throughout the years with beats that sample music from other artists work but instead of a "beat sample" The Tokens just used there own vocals, and added the English lyrics on top. If the Tokens never make that hit song then so many people would never have been lucky enough to hear Solomon Linda Mbube and would probably never hear this version either. That being said Soloman Linda should have been credited and compensated for the Tokens version since its original release. But unfortunately the Record Industry at the time didn't agree, and they were wrong for that.

[@MushiePuppet17]

I would love to have a full translation of Miriam's version! IsiZulu is such a beautiful, powerful, _colorful_ language. Many Zulu-speaking people are literally some of the best singers I've ever met! Being able to read exactly what she sings in this rendition would be amazing.

[@maureenpereira270]

Listening in 2021... from Trinidad. West Indies. Love Miriam... Rip.

[@cetossa]

Quelle beauté !

[@lindaavery6984]

Thanks for this l am black and 70 never heard or seen her before

[@jasewgtn1]

This completely blows my mind - In the best was possible

[@Letsweletse_bernard]

Heroes and heroines we had in Southern Africa

[@tanialehmannn9053]

Atónita. Nunca antes había escuchado este tema-sí, muchos otros interpretados por Miriam-esto sobrepasa todo lo previamente oído. Magistral.

[@brandess13]

God damn she’s amazing

[@olufemisoyombo4445]

Those clicking sounds though... 😄. That's part of the language.

[@donotlie3384]

🤣🤣yes. IsiXhosa language to be exact

[@mzwasithole9521]

IsiZulu and isiXhosa both have click sounds

[@luciossithole5487]

The xhosa phonetics

[@opytsoma424]

Awareness is a gift.

[@dennishanson3671]

@@donotlie3384 many good songs have been copied from previous transcripts or attempts to entertain or doing up trash from the past give me the tokens version any day and it was stolen borrowed or whatever the time the yanks finished with it it was a brilliant piece of music and if they made money out of it good on them , I paid my $0.99 with pleasure for the 45 🎤😎

[@sergiolucero3968]

Maravillosa Miriam Makeba!

[@perverie]

We are in 2023 and I am still listening to her songs … particularly Pata pata song … she loved her South Africa … bless her

[@BettyKobusingye]

Beautiful what a talent my parents time still resonates with me 52 yrs later! Beautiful voice

[@agnesbongang8866]

Remember her from my early childhood.. amazing voice and talent! 💚🌹

[@DesignYourLifeNow101]

Wow- now that is RAW talent!!! So beautiful and moving....

[@adekunleadeusi3100]

No fake wig No fake eye lashes No obnoxious makeup/ cosmetic jobs Just talent displayed artfully 🙌🏿❤️🤗

[@Gagnante-xb1bt]

Well ubdo know that she died at age 76 since 2008, right? So that wud not have been her contemporary fashion anyway😊

[@ullanduaguba3445]

❤

[@jannetteberends8730]

You forgot no creepy long nails

[@MwSa-iy5ml]

That’s us just natural beauties ❤

[@marias.8382]

Amazing, so talented and beautiful! And all that courage to be herself and original!

[@intermedia1906]

Wow!! She's on fire. How could I have missed knowing about her?

[@marmottefrance8947]

❤ that is because Myriam was incredible unique😊❤❤

[@JospherOkoth]

When she starts to sing all hell breaks loose.

[@s.s.6292]

Wow, i just discovered her and i am in LOVE. She is such a power and such an authentic performer. I'm gonna go binge all her performances now, good day! :)

[@viviennewesley4744]

Powerful vocals, just beautiful ❤️

[@victoriavalentine8251]

Beautiful n well sculptured black woman.. absolutely gorgeous power house.. what a beauty!! Natural beauty.. love how the audience accepted this music from way back when.. I'm listening in 2021

[@user-sv2zv9cq7l]

❤mama Africa we miss you😢

[@okechukwuibe955]

She’s magical ❤

[@samadams8355]

Mama Africa, we will never forget you!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Sam, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@gabougoddard1379]

She was awesome. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

[@cindyyershees]

Como era poderosa e incrível , cada vez mais apaixonada por Miriam Makeba!

[@joiemaggie8648]

The queen of Africa 💖 this performance made me love her music internally 🇿🇦🇿🇦💖rest in peace Makeba✨😘

[@mikekaatman3194]

Unbelievably strong and intense...

[@FernandaMaria07]

wow i fell in love

[@unclegsdirtyjokes380]

Simply beautiful..

[@wisemanmhlanga8832]

She was so beautiful

[@ckd0680]

I did not expect that giant talent to come out of her mouth! 😳 WOW! Absolutely stunning & powerful!

[@Kiwalabyetimothyshsh]

July 2021 Big thumbs from Uganda

[@sophieappindangoye7889]

Belle de A à Z la vraie Reine Africaine black is beautiful...très douée, on la boit jusqu'à la lie ,éternellement gravée ds nos cœurs merci encore pr cette reconnaissance post mortem

[@marsmohr1122]

Wow - what a performance. Great music performed by a great musician.

[@lennysabi4173]

She is natural beauty and talent

[@MyJaxJingles]

Been biting off us from forever.

[@chaneldiane8611]

QUEEN 👑

[@ferdieortman6614]

Inspirational indeed love of our Africa

[@Ngisa]

She's enchanting

[@sardaunaamodu3580]

God bless her soul. One of the stars from the land of Africa, no doubt.

[@lebogangmatsi6406]

Eish aowa banna Mzansi wae tlogela 🙌... There's just something about us🔥🔥🔥

[@lukenj]

How do I get chills everytime I listen to this song

[@benhenry6250]

Hmm MOTHER& GRANDMOTHER OF AFRICAN LOVE YOU MAR TO THE LAST CALL GOLDEN VOICE OF AFRICANS 👍💞💘👊ALL💓💛💖👏💓💜❤️💚💝💋💋💋💋💋💋s FOR HER AND REST WITH YOUR ALMIGHTY ALLAH 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 FROM MAMAJJ 🇮🇹.

[@bjw3243]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@luciapalhinha1302]

Nossa, que cantora fabulosa e única!

[@pedromeza2398]

What a beautiful rich voice, best part is that there is no background music drowning out her singing.

[@johnnwizu2491]

I shed tears 😢as l listened to our queen of Africa. Rest in peace ✌

[@jaytee79]

Amazing artist. So different and powerful. Mesmerizingbto my eyes. Now em being impolite for staring.. Yeh!

[@gpopoola]

I play, play and replay. Marvelous Miriam Makeba RIP

[@James-re6co]

That was mind-blowing. Very jazz-like in her improvisational style and my goodness she tells such a story!

[@jpaultelchannel1702]

What you call Jazz is an African style of music, Sir. Miriam Makeba sang these traditional songs, taught to her by her grandmother and then her mother from childhood. She perfectly articulated them to fit the "Jazz" mold when she was in the West.

[@James-re6co]

@@jpaultelchannel1702 Don't make me open up a can of whoop-ass.

[@jpaultelchannel1702]

@@James-re6co Sorry, but I don't quite understand. To "open up a can of whoop-ass" is an expression I've never heard and don't understand. Peace!

[@KAKOdhaBADDEST]

Wow, Everything about this woman is beautiful. Her voice is in a class of it's on.

[@nyllneksif2574]

❤❤❤I can feel the music❤❤❤

[@hammedakinkunmi9623]

QUEEN MAMA 👸🏾 MỌ̄RĪĀMỌ̄ MỌ̀KÍBÀ🌟🌍🌏🌎☀️🕊🦸🏿

[@bozm9961]

I was five when this force touched my soul and nothing has changed,I love Makeba with all of me.💯❤️

[@natm1320]

Wow! Goosebumps! Not sure how I ended up here but thank you KZbin.

[@abdulganiyusanusi620]

For me looking at this performance its enchantment speaks volume about the glory of God....

[@rainbowstones5431]

The way she speaks with a click reminded me of Russell Peters saying how cool it is, he's right but more than that she has such soul and feeling- it would make a stone cry!

[@siviwebill1165]

Gosh! Mhle lomama ♥ ♥ ♥ God bless her soul 🙏🏾

[@DjSeLecTaL]

Le lion est mort ce soir !!! hiii brekkkka !!!! respect !!

[@biosh4x]

Why am i just discovering her music. This is a sunny afternoon day with a cup of tea and a good book type of easy listening. ❤❤❤