Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata (Live 1967)

Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 - 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award-winning South African singer and civil rights activist.
In the 1960s, she was the first artist from Africa to popularize African music around the world. She is best known for the song "Pata Pata", first recorded in 1957 and released in the U.S. in 1967. She recorded and toured with many popular artists, such as Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon, and her former husband Hugh Masekela.
Makeba campaigned against the South African system of apartheid. The South African government responded by revoking her passport in 1960 and her citizenship and right of return in 1963. As the apartheid system crumbled she returned home for the first time in 1990.
Makeba died of a heart attack on 9 November 2008 after performing in a concert in Italy organised to support writer Roberto Saviano in his stand against the Camorra, a mafia-like organisation local to the region of Campania.
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[@stevejahguide3209]

2024 🎉🎉 who is listening 👂🏾 to Mariam makeba 🎉

[@felisarojas5013]

🌿💝YO 💝🌿😁🤗😍 Marzo 1 2024 , Recordando es volver a nacer 😍😥😀

[@olivierlatour2591]

Me !!! I love this song

[@mr.t.6825]

Timeless

[@joserojo1071]

Iam

[@Cortez2244]

Me braah

[@BeverleyGrobelaar]

Miriam Makeba is a born and bred South African - best export to the USA! She is singing in Xhosa for those who need to know - I am a proud South African and love our music! 😍😍❤❤❤

[@kellyazeez9156]

We don't need to know what she's singing in, we need to know what she's saying. IOW, translate. 😊

[@chriskogerson4632]

2024 who's here still enjoying this.

[@davidokunmuyide6356]

All of Africa who are music lovers and over 50 must have remembered and loved this beautiful song. I'm Nigerian but this music along with the Ipitombi introduced me to the lovely melodies out of South Africa! Rest on Mama Africa!

[@godwinndubuisi3529]

2024 still here Miriam or mama Africa as we know her was a true legend of our African heritage

[@TrophyOfGrace05]

Who’s here with me in 2024? Drop a like 👍🏾

[@luisalbertomonteiroleite6004]

Nesse instante. Em Buraquinho Lauro de Freitas Ba Brasil. 2018.😊😅

[@bypasslenk8377]

👍👍

[@bijoulema8653]

😊

[@kingeverythinggood]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ forever

[@levifelix3352]

Quando criança, cantava assim... Tá com pulga na cueca..... Brasil Rio de janeiro, ouvindo 07/04/2024,15:42 hrs.

[@emilyeah]

I'm Swedish. When I was in middle school we used to sing this song in music class. Today, I read a book for my daughter: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - 100 tales of extraordinary women. I read about Miriam Makeba and her song "pata pata" was mentioned as her most celebrated song. I immediately knew. It's been 30 years since I heard it. I immediately put it on and DANCED! I still know the words!! Love it ❤️ Thank you Africa. Thank you Miriam 👋🏽

[@AnnetPac]

Wow, that's lovely

[@Meandme710]

@@Naledi-ep2vf Europeans are white.

[@youcallmehero]

@@Meandme710not all europeans are white, this isn’t the 1500s

[@Meandme710]

@@youcallmehero all real Europeans are white, just like all real women don't have penises.

[@jimmiko009]

My daughter also reads that book, she loves it.

[@sandrarichardson7452]

I'm here in 2024 always love this❤

[@melindalevine]

I’m listening in 2023. She’s amazing.

[@melindalevine]

@shedrachmorrison7861 Hi Shedrach. Thanks. I’m doing great.

[@sarahmonono4167]

Who's here with me dancing in April of 2024❤️❤️❤️

[@ErnestoConcha-ut4cd]

Es la embajadora del continente Africano que ha sido tan menospreciado

[@alyssakeezer8681]

I am! I learned of this song by some way a few years back and just heard a couple dazzling African kids on Tik Tok I follow do somet very similar. Brought me back to it and I had to hear it again.

[@CheerfulDragon703]

2024 and as great as ever…..the immortal Miriam Makeba!

[@mugishamariam]

PATA PATA 🎉🎉🎉 2024🎉❤ Who's here on 2024???

[@wareforcoin5780]

KZbin really said to me today "Hey, you gotta know about Miriam Makeba." I don't know what's changed in the algorithm, but for once, I like it.

[@Amaranthyne]

Same!

[@loveyoubetrue111]

I’m learning about my new found roots ❤

[@LeFoux]

Discovered her today! 2024! She lives!

[@therinaviviers4016]

Soooooo beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@cleopatraramauthar4482]

2024 I'm still jiving ❤

[@frankpeter6851]

Imagine all the horrible memories from her childhood in apartheid South Africa, and here she is singing joyfully for us. I bow down to the heroism of people like Miriam Makeba.

[@satyrme]

2024 baby. Still one of the best songs in the world.

[@juniorguerrier9350]

who still watching in August 2021?

[@awesomepitwey.9508]

Watching right now bro

[@awesomepitwey.9508]

🙋 amazing

[@earlwilliams308]

@@awesomepitwey.9508 12082021 @ 1928 hrs. Sweetly viewing.. Good music always.

[@hezez4494]

This song has been playing in my head for months because i heard it as a child. Today, i found it. I can't explain how i feel.

[@xdss5337]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@petite_fille2211]

August 2024, I'm still here

[@lisabpoliah]

Here in 2024, from Trinidad and Tobago! Best wishes to everyone for this year! ❤🇹🇹

[@ebarteldes]

The fact that this was featured in American TV in the 60s is incredible

[@jaciragaldino2587]

I am from Brasil. I remember you came to Brasil when I was a teenager. I've seen you on television. Now I am 68 years old.

[@Daniel-ri8lu]

Sei lá onde ouvi a melodia mas era uma sátira. Tô com pulga na cueca, já vi vou catar 😂

[@nilda3]

Lo baile como a lo 10 años , ahora de 67 lo recuerdo como ayer😅

[@Mojo_3.14]

Her music, her exile, her travels, her activism, her life. This is the black history I want more people to learn and remember.

[@Ratigan2]

why was she exiled?

[@Mojo_3.14]

@@Ratigan2 She used her fame to speak out against Apartheid in South Africa. They wouldn't even let her go home for her mother's funeral.

[@salamatatraore5692]

@@Mojo_3.14 ..nln

[@francine7857]

Talk for you, I am 66 ans I always knew her, and I dance on that song so many time, IT is you who d'ont know, Do you think we start just today to talk about Them,? We always défend their rights,

[@francine7857]

@@Mojo_3.14 I think she was extrader because she was getting out whit one Boy of the radical group Black Panthers

[@koriw1701]

RIP Miriam Makeba. What a stunning, beautiful and talented woman she was.

[@Good-Win2015]

By the way she died after singing this exact song

[@koriw1701]

@@Good-Win2015 wow. Did not know that. How would you find out such an intimate detail?

[@greatservices8750]

Who's still listening in 2024 ? ❤

[@ladyguinevere61]

I’m here August 28, 2024! I love this song!❤

[@TiffaniHall-g7l]

Count Me In As Well!

[@selenaricci9488]

Pata pata 2024 🎶

[@scofieldokpara]

I’m Nigerian and I still listen. It’s almost 2023🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jennysandberg6874]

Oh I will. This is my happy song.

[@aureliapaganelli6494]

O am italian and still listen

[@t.kayoung5304]

Approaching 2024... Who is still listening 😊 Connecting from Cameroon Central Africa

[@karenrookwood1511]

Jamaica

[@Selina1414]

Namibia

[@hafizanimation2896]

Burkina Faso west Africa

[@simonecoates8216]

Canada

[@eddyvos2628]

Mungu akubariki ❤ from Belgium

[@veronicadm3334]

How did I live this long and never hear this until now? She is fabulous, and he life story is amazing. We should have learned about her in school!

[@falconeshield]

Welcome to the Miriam club! ❤

[@bjorreb7487]

I saw here live on stage in the early 70's here in Sweden

[@JoeJoe-sq8pj]

I was 9 when this song became very popular in 1967 Panama..

[@markw.mullins2208]

Ms Makeba was very pretty in this vid, and she just got even more beautiful as she aged. She was definitely a Queen back then, and she never lost a gram of royalty, nor half gram in talent. Her music and laughter will go on forever.

[@Ashaliyeva]

Besides the obvious, her AMAZING talent, I have to give recognition to that dress. 😍

[@suecastillo4056]

Beautiful woman♥️

[@techgenez]

Listening in 2023 and beyond. Gather here ❤

[@marthamattos5001]

En agosto del 2024 escuchando a M Makeba idola de mi adolecencia !!!

[@Yosufjamaal69]

2024 who with me

[@melltay8553]

Who is still listening 2023, Still Jamming ❤❤

[@mmgregoire1]

I just heard it the first time now AND Im going to listen to it keep listening to it often.

[@BennilocoLoves]

​@@mmgregoire1Catchy, isn't it!😁💃

[@mmgregoire1]

@@BennilocoLoves she is beautiful heart and soul.

[@maakeklein4073]

I'm doing this with my band for gig on my steel pan.

[@ehiedu4you]

Great in her music and in her fight for her people's freedom during apartheid. Blessed to hear her November 4th 2023

[@mightyvoicetv]

This woman was beautiful, and good in everything she did.

[@Itsss.johnnie]

2024 who still here jammin this with me❤

[@naenty8]

Hello

[@meshackochieng4778]

2023 who’s here with me?

[@eddyvos2628]

❤

[@ingridv2118]

PRESENTE 😊❤❤❤

[@chelsemma204]

November, i love this song

[@Notmello-g9lol]

Meee

[@Queensland-girl]

Aussie here & loving Miriam. 21st November 2023

[@faslanhafizha]

its only took 3 mins to fall in love with her… thanks to Jain with her Makeba that brought me here.. Rest In Peace Miriam Makeba

[@VenoBucic]

She was realy a legend

[@AABMT]

I’m here in 2024 enjoying this like it’s a current BOP because I know real music will never be made like this again 😢

[@varunchoudhary8149]

I am leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, i get reminded of this masterpiece ❤

[@adrianbreland7174]

My mom used to play this song when I was young I’m 64 brings to my eyes thinking of my mom

[@nathalieallgeir7138]

Omygoodness same... I grew up in France.

[@I_Luv.Me_9979]

If your watching this is 2021 your a legend 😊🖤👑

[@patrickcole8173]

Thanks i am !!!

[@znayJ]

That I am, thank you, so R U back at ya 5-16-2021

[@lindalepoutre7508]

Got that ✅right

[@bentojunior9967]

Miriam Makeba! Eternal! Unforgettable!

[@SanRaj368]

Who all are after Makeba the trending song❤

[@kelseyissastar]

Me

[@Nico.38]

Yo ya la conocía desde antes pero esa canción me la recordó

[@wamsy]

Who is here 2024?

[@pattytorres6905]

Yooo

[@genildoferreira9198]

Genildo Ferreira, presente e curtindo muito.

[@DGA1967]

Dorian... Presente!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@angora518]

Me! 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@benditavictoria8334]

Yo.

[@Ringa-rf4si]

What a graceful African woman!

[@mikeblings1504]

This August 2021. If you're seeing this song now, you are a legend.

[@lillynansen06]

This song makes me very happy 😊

[@I.M-fb6kl]

17 MARCH 2024 HERE❤

[@itrini8220]

20th March 2024. This song will never fade for me

[@sararojas9035]

Febrero 2024. Qué recuerdos !!!

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

Haven’t heard this song and singer in years and years. Love it 👩🏻‍🏫👵🏻👏🏻💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🥰‼️

[@achumatirunew8510]

Oh yeah still listening Oct 2023👍 A great African icon ❤️ unforgettable 👏👏

[@osoryan]

Who is still listening in 2023 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tomkoker4008]

If you're still rocking this beautiful song in a 2021 lockdown it means you have a great musical taste. Damn she was amazingly beautiful! ❤

[@angeleyesmorgan4801]

2021 it is. Love her Listening from Jamaica. My mom introduce her music to me. Way back.

[@AlejandraPerez-ge8qt]

❤

[@nolongeratease7583]

Am here 2021

[@anitafebo4552]

I remember watching this on the Sullivan show as a kid I love this song

[@Nabilagreen64]

May 2021

[@silaskaan]

Much love from nairobi kenya. 2nd Feb 2024 and this song is still the biggest in Africa

[@az-yq3rk]

love how Africans use minimum movement but the dance is graceful and groovy at the same time.

[@CaramelGlow90]

Oh my goodness. I cried watching this. I've heard this song before but never knew what it was or who. This woman is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I am mesmarized. That smile, her aroura, her voice. Just WOW. As a young black American woman I feel so much joy seeing these comments appreciating this woman's beauty (as her form of beauty isn't really celebrated here ) and her talent from all over the world. I hope you are resting in peace , you beautiful African Queen ❤️❤️❤️.

[@AndrewLawrenceEasy-IT]

Still listening in 2023!

[@sabeelakaseer9788]

I am to!

[@faridmwinyi9462]

😊😊

[@yonekoferreira4770]

Eu também!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@brendabeardshall9653]

What a goddess❤

[@bismarkkipngeno4854]

Africa we're so blessed with such rich talent. Am proud to be an African. Where are the likes for the beautiful continent Africa❤️

[@roxanascott6096]

There's no other like Miriam Makeba and will never be! Love this song

[@Mina-ok5qm]

I am pleasantly shocked to see so many recent comments on this song. Her music is beautiful.

[@manfredheck3529]

I know this song since my early childhood (born in 1962).

[@Mina-ok5qm]

@@manfredheck3529 Wow and my childhood since the 70's and 80's. I think the person updated or reposted because it wasn't getting any traction. I shared on FB quite a few times. She's a legend and her music makes you feel like a dream.

[@manfredheck3529]

@@Mina-ok5qm Listening to this song, I always regret I never learnt to play a piano (or any other instrument)... 🤷‍♂️

[@mariavivinamoggi412]

I’m here in 2024 and forever tonsupport a great woman as Miriam is ❤❤

[@KorpusV6]

She inspired the Makeba song a hit this summer 2023 ❤

[@inyenyeri_tv_official6282]

2022 still watching. Artist never die 😂😝. Much respect to her art & her family. Who are here with me in this generation 2022. Where are you guys ? Show up ! You can at least leave a like 😂 . Cheers to y'all 😊!

[@ЖанДана-о6л]

Hello! I am from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@carmenmonoxide7459]

Whoo! She's wonderful. We have the same hairstyle I couldn't remember the song's name but I remembered the artist. I'm glad I found the video!

[@foxysil52]

I'm with you on that! Shes a great Artist. I grew up to her music. AMEN to that,!🙏❤👍

[@foxysil52]

@@carmenmonoxide7459 pata pata..right? .❤

[@oliviaolarte257]

Hello from London

[@praxidisjoaquim7890]

What beautiful voice and classy lady.

[@ovininavukitu3741]

Who else is still vibing to this song in 2021

[@michaelkoeman3412]

Who is Watching in 2022

[@edronc2007]

I am!

[@imthebestpersonintheworldfr]

meh also

[@108grog]

After Soul Makossa, Manu Dibango, the algorithm gave me this.

[@emekasylvester3434]

Feeling it in Lagos Nigeria

[@SylviaChivis57]

Me I'm still listening 2022

[@rogerzimet]

When I was a kid my parents, brothers and sisters always pushed me into dancing Pata Pata. I still have those memories and as I listen to Miriam Makeba I start remembering those days. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Panama.

[@anselmolawrence839]

2024 is here and I knew this song since I was a kid

[@curoseba5363]

She was so beautiful and elegant.

[@kadainnataleecarter8041]

2023 don't understand what she saying buy i love it

[@pandapirate25yearsago33]

I feel nostalgia. This was my favourite song from Just Dance 3

[@wildsarsaparilla]

She was welcomed to every country on the planet, except her own. And still she danced.

[@PauloSergioMDC]

@Actual Rat She lived through it, and her music was listened to by the people that eventually saw the downfall of apartheid. The heroes and heroines did see freedom.

[@andremarais2706]

South African loves Mama

[@vicentesilva9213]

@@PauloSergioMDC V V

[@vicentesilva9213]

@Actual Rat v V V V

[@veronicadabney1466]

You should make it clear that you're talking about the So. African government and a minority of the people, and Not the majority of the people.

[@mess9681]

Oh Miriam makeba your like will never be seen or heard again. Out of hard places you had grace beauty and talent as only a real African woman can have. …I saw you once in concert Nothing compares to that night. I was 12 years then ..I am well past 70 now. You are my queen of song and grace. You will live forever thank you for the magic

[@priscaaron8892]

😢😢indeed

[@Rose-h1p9x]

Her soul will come back in another HUMAN, IT is called reincarnation, it is the African way. Yah bless Africa, the first Humans.

[@tavioka6243]

Listening in 2023 all the way frm the Pacific islands!!!

[@tavioka6243]

We've made ur music our ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@agram420]

damn wanna trade locations? croatia here lol

[@tavioka6243]

@@agram420 ur more than welcome here ❤️

[@agram420]

@@tavioka6243 Thank you very much!

[@masandemafalala5588]

Can't believe that this comment section is still active, shows that people still have good music taste.

[@panoupanou9918]

Moi aussi je suis polonais de Marseille je t'adore

[@panoupanou9918]

Je te remercie yam french mais je love toi so mutch and partout

[@dennismrutu7824]

Yes man

[@majdfares6637]

200th like

[@durojaiyedavid]

I grew up admiring Miriam Makeba. She's a legend, a a great singer. I will always love her music.

[@siasambeke4065]

Who is still listening in 2022. The Corona era

[@Walera.Fideralala]

This is so uplifting

[@datsomorjonathan3409]

Me

[@usaalltheway8127]

Me. I love the oldies.

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane2]

Me, I am. They are 😍 and sound marvelous 😊

[@festusolayinka8088]

You are lost!!

[@sumartila7224]

First African woman to receive a Grammy Award 🎉❤

[@naavajo]

I love being African

[@tounoni]

I am searching for and listening to all my mum's favourite songs online. I am crying as I listen to each of them. Mum RIP, I love and miss you so much

[@vuyosithole4200]

Just like me in deep tears missing both my mom and Mariam Makeba!

[@myliminalelement7835]

❤️

[@lisaellis2593]

Be at peace child, and know that your Mama loved you, and that is best thing that any parent can give a child. Always remember that, and stay prayed up and be blessed.

[@adelaideshalom4real79]

God is your strength dear, she is resting with the Lord

[@LICHBKLYN1]

@Adebiyi Toun I too, do the same thing. I cry, and I smile. I laugh and rejoice as well. And the best part of it is knowing, I am her child. She has been entertaining the most wonderful Angels, in the absolute most beautiful sky's. Hugs to you my dear.

[@brendamargretc7961]

March 2024

[@sumasusandan8851]

March 2024

[@raizabeatriz9030]

You're not the only one. I'm here, too I really love this song. I grew up listening to it. Oh God, it means good memories I love. Yes, I love it. A treasure! March 25, 2024 ❤🎉😊

[@BigESmalls]

This song came out in the 60's, it was posted here 8 years ago, looks like people are enjoying it everyday because there are comments everyday! That's amazing. Beautiful song, makes ya want to move and be free!!

[@djack915]

Who loving this in 2023 ? 😊 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tshoanelotshabalala-uk4uy]

Me🎉

[@zweliniMqwebu6853]

❤ Its me

[@masonm5666]

First African Grammy award winner 😤♥️

[@josephlee4337]

This song was among numerous hits of the '60s and '70s - I grew up in the Big Apple - turns NYC into one beautiful groovy town. Those days, sadly, are long gone. Bye-bye, so long, farewell, see you.

[@rolfbuhler7865]

MOIN , heute noch Super Grüße aus DEUTSCHLAND ! 😊

[@ayseorawa-chebli9139]

March 4. Mariam Makeba would have become 90 years old today. Heavenly birthday, Queen! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Thousand thanks for your music that I'm still listening to!

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

Thanks for sharing. The Lioness sleeps tonight

[@suzannemcclure7412]

What a beautiful lady.

[@QuickWorksBeauty]

2024

[@caua17]

estou aqui pelo now united. amo demais esse grupo, e adorei que eles querem puxar outros públicos. a música é bela e espero que seja bem investida pelo grupo. 🇿🇦♥️

[@davidthaler7018]

My grandparents had a copy of this record and every time my mom would take me to visit as a kid I would always play it. Decades later as an adult I traveled to South Africa and one day, while wandering through the craft booths at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, GUESS what song comes on? I start laughing, thinking about this coincidence. Then I start singing, doing my best to imitate the !Xhosa lyrics, and the vendors start looking at me and smiling.

[@alanoneill3065]

nice story

[@Parrotii]

Am here 2020 lockdown Am proud African, we are beautiful.

[@thinderellaedwards1365]

Janice Nyantakyi, You are absolutely gorgeous!

[@marcovignologargini6242]

True, you're beautiful bro

[@BB-ft1rs]

@@leoorona1482 just google it

[@BB-ft1rs]

@@leoorona1482 ah ok

[@Alena1960atLive]

Yes, yes you are!

[@tagbarzeev3571]

My wife and I went to Israeli folk dancing in the early 70's and when this song was played every one us jumped up singing and dancing to this song. Music crosses many barriers.

[@celiameaux2547]

Music certainly does cross all barriers and thank God for that my friend

[@abdulghafur-xz6ls]

They don't make them like this anymore. 8/4/2024. Caribbean man

[@AngelicaChosen]

July 2023 babyyy❤❤🎉🎉

[@mbonezakabanda7971]

Who is here in June 2021?

[@Andy_McColl]

Scotland standing right beside you brother

[@kevp6488]

Big love from California

[@creolelady4096]

Sending much love and hugs up and dancing from Philadelphia PA. The city of Brotherly love and Sisterly Affection. June 27, 2021. Heeeeey everybody.