Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata

Miriam Makeba sings her most famous song Pata Pata during a performance in the Dutch TV-studios in Hilversum, september 1979. Joining her on stage towards the end of the song is her granddaughter Zenzi. Zenzi's mother, Bongi Makeba, is one of the backing vocalists (in the blue dress).

[@bkherly]

Miriam is so famous in Brazil, thank you Miriam Makeba

[@StephanieFChase]

I met this beautiful lady in South Africa during miss world 2001 when she sang for all the delegates of miss world on nelson mandela's estate she was charming and beautiful. Blessings. I will forever treasure my photos with you Miriam. Rest in Peace

[@butterrican41]

R.I.P as a child I sang and sang that song. Such a happy song God Bless...

[@spiceislequeen02]

A true African beauty,gone but not forgotten...u speak of the truth and you fight for ur right and the right of ur people...have a safe journey to heaven...ur family u lost along the way throught life will be happy to see you...earth is missing an angel but heaven need you more... am glad we share a common bond the colour of our skin and am proud to be an African caribbean..am proud of my culture and my roots.

[@moodieslog]

Oh goodness... before I heard this wonderful woman sing I was not fully aware of how amazing African culture really is. I feel like the whole world should of hear more of it... too bad she's not with us anymore. God bless you Miriam!

[@andiereds73]

I grew up with her music, in Mozambique. She was very important in my life. Thank you Mama.

[@Schmalbachstrasse]

Ich bin 37 und mit diesem Lied groß geworden. So lange ich denken kann hat es mich begleitet, und jedes Mal wenn ich es gehört habe, hat es mir gute Laune gemacht. Danke Miriam Makeba !

[@inspirewisdom]

A great herone of the struggle against Apartheid South Africa.I grew up listenng to this great woman when she visited Lagos,Nigeria.These are the kind of South Africans that kept hope alive for South Africans all those years ago.

[@roblou62]

Somehow her majestic countenance, grace, style and being will be sorely missed. It is like someone took all the peals out of bells. God Bless You Mama.......

[@AdwoaTacheampong]

Mama Africa...The world has lost one of its greats...We all miss you...

[@prettycountrygirl2]

Your comment: "Travel well my beautiful ancestor." brings me to even more tears. That statement reached the core of my heart. The world shall never forget you Ms. Makeba. Thank you for all that you gave to make this a better world.

[@uadrian1885]

Our beautiful Mama Africa with the golden voice is gone but her music will live on. Rest in peace.

[@sltwitness]

What a beauty inside and out--the world is a better place because of Miriam. She left us the giftsof her music, her dreams, her spirit, and her grace. May we be reunited someday, Sister.

[@JESblankets]

in the early 90's my father brought her greatest hits album and I took it over for months! I love her sound, her spirit and her message... and to think she was never allowed to go back to her homeland that she sang so beautifully about. Rest in Peace Mama Africa from JES and Family

[@bbbartolo]

They're using this song in a TV ad. Unfortunately for them I pay attention to the song and forget the product. I heard her 3 times live in the 60s. Unforgettable. she redefined sexiness, elegance, inclusiveness, music itself. Still sounds great here. Thanks Rayner!

[@IMCOnAir]

My deepest respect for your peace work and art! Till your last breath you did what you was best in. Thank's for this extra ordinary example of life you lived with all high ups and deep downs. - In memories forever...

[@justbroadway]

I first heard of Ms. Makeba in the 60's. She was a voice for the voiceless in South Africa during its days of discrimination.RIP Mama Africa. You shall forever live in my heart.

[@Poetdancerin]

Happy New Year to all musiclovers here :) May 2008 give us all some great New Artists that last as long as Miriam Makeba :))

[@Caymanitegem]

This song is older than I...however I brings back some very sweet childhood memories...RIP Lady Miriam

[@rohanroll]

A gifted person, who fought for human rights, and for freedom,with the only weapon of his voice... and she did right!! Rest in peace...

[@RodrigoBR28y]

I like when she sings "uhum" parts and she looks to up corners with her eyes... This woman prove that she did her job with whole love... Nice to see this video... She also sings brazilian songs: amazing!

[@dthompson1313]

Back in Jamaica I used to listen to this song when I was younger, always thought it was a Jamaican folk song...damn!!!! She is awesome!!!

[@artistcolor]

Rest in Peace, beautiful strong woman. I feel so honored to have seen you in concert with Harry Belafonte when I was a little girl. The world is a better place for you having been here.

[@scsandy2002]

what a cute little girl....thank you Miriam for this fabulous song.

[@ClareBearNo1]

RIP Mama Africa. Thank you for giving us this song - one of my "happy songs" since about 1966 or 67. Thank you for the smiles.

[@bellemskey]

I Love this track. Its one of the greatest tracks that has come out of Africa. Makeba is a legend!!! I call on the world to come, see and enjoy what Africa is all about, not the negative pics showed about us. God bless Africa

[@ThabangLehnerSlimthabSlim]

she was a true legend... her legacy will live on forever

[@kwacou]

As a kid in Jamaica, I remember brothers and sister trying to sing in click language. Brings back beautiful memories. RIP Miriam I know your presence in the next world is bringing great joy and happiness. With my deepest respect and love, Kwacou

[@scrumptious1983]

I love this song we are losing so many greats its just sad to see where 21st century music is going. Many people my age dont even know the greats of music.

[@Bevcrusherfan]

Who doesn't know Pata Pata? Singer and song are a legend!

[@coastofdunaija]

Another gem has decided to proceed to the land of the unknown......a vacuum that will echo emptiness for a long time... Rest in peace as I turn to Side B of one of your timeless records. This life!

[@durosoto]

I remember as a young boy watching her on TV during FESTAC 77 in Nigeria. She was wonderful. I hope she was born again?

[@pirb3]

DAmn.....this is a neverending song...good for south africas mundial 2010...keep moving south african style.

[@mickcastillo5952]

I had the distinct honor to see Miriam Makeba at Ravinia, Il the last time she was there. Needless to say it was a spiritual experience.

[@toni1982365]

your contribution to this world will never be forgotten. rest in peace!

[@sltwitness]

The world has lost a beautiful, amazing and versatile performer. Thanks, Miriam for sharing your talents--you will inspire me always. God bless your gentle spirit!

[@locadelbosque]

Adios, maestra y mil gracias por tu música y tu lucha por quienes lo hemos necesitado! Saludos de Chile!

[@SucceedMascot]

Beauty in apearance; beauty in voice; beauty in performance. Thanks for your everlasting voice, and may your soul rest in peace Miriam Makeba.

[@akakor44]

Es lo mejor....que he escuchado....en música de esa parte del continente Africano...es simplemente sensacional.....me hizo recordar...los bailes juveniles...en donde cada quienn"inventaba"....sus propios pasos...claro.....al ritmo...del PATA PATA....esta mujer es una de las cantantes que colocó muy en alto.....esta inigualable canción..sin que ...ninguna versión...haya superado a original...Sra Mirian Makeba...¡¡¡ ERES ÚNICA !!!

[@rayado612]

Mama Afrika, will always be in our hearts. The song Pata Pata, was introduced here in Puerto Rico by a salsa band called El gran Combo, it was later that I knew that it was Mrs. Makeba's song. I am sure she "went" happy, she was singing moments before her departure.

[@angyalhab]

Amazing....I wish we had a Mama Europe like her...Thank you Miriam Makeba, you made me fall in love with Africa!!!

[@yaboybigh]

rest in peace... my mommy was ur biggest fan mama africa i remember my mommy always sing dis a song when she a put me to sleep... we miss u mama africa rest in peace one love

[@mkhaled5]

Mama Africa ! We gonna miss you a lot. Your song will leave forever from East to West North to South! May your soul rest in peace.

[@RenderPraise]

Rest in Peace Mama African, it was this song that brought me to your music. I know you are now making beautiful music with the angels in Heaven's Choir!

[@Maurayne]

True African Queen. You have given us so many beautiful memories, and for that we thank you. May God rest your soul in eternal peace, you WILL be missed.

[@botij]

Thank You for your smile, and your vibration, that make us remember that other world is possible. You´ll be in our espirit forever and ever. Rest in Peace your body, but your soul is our soul forever. From Montevideo, Uruguay.

[@Sguinc85]

just a flower to remember your voice... wherever you will go your songs remain with us... see you miriam :)

[@nealsmagic]

We will miss you dear Empress. The Creator has taken you for one of his/her angels before we were ready to surrender you. Others here on earth will always look up to see your shining light. Blessings

[@kooodeal]

singer Miriam Makeba performs on stage at the Avo Session JOHANNESBURG,11/10/08, South Africa Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for 30 years under apartheid, died early Monday after a concert in Italy. She was 76. God-bless..

[@cawimmer430]

I have been searching for this song for ages. Now I've finally found it. THANKS!

[@Greyallegro777]

Thanks for posting this video... R.I.P Miriam... A great singer & Entertainer, a great ambassador.

[@ChristaLovesDrama]

Oh this is a great loss, very good song, wonderful person. She will be missed. RIP

[@olivepam]

Rest in perfect peace dearest mum. Thanks a million for all your great work.

[@bllimou]

May she rest in peace, Her songs will last forever

[@ticket88]

I have several of her records. She always sounds so happy whenever she sings. I love her.

[@Alekoukoula]

She is sooooo great!!! I will never get bored hearing her songs:-)

[@l154479reserve]

How beautiful to remember her happily singing, with her daughter singing backround and her dancing with her granddaughter. I have loved Miss Makeba for over forty years and thank her for all her talent and activism.

[@wntoply6]

what a proud grandmother. as i watched this i thought what a beautiful legacy miss makeba left her grand child. not only of music, but more importantly the freedoms in south africa she had a direct hand in bequeathing!

[@wntoply6]

it was during an art class in a small new england town when i was probably a sophomore in high school that i was first introduced to the voice or mariam mekeba. i had never heard such sounds. i was awed & mesmerized. our instructor, who was clearly ahead of his time played her music often for us. i'll never forget her & her music. she brings back memories of my period of discovery. most of my contemporaries have never heard of mariam, but i've known & loved her since the early 60's

[@planetolusola]

Saw Ms. Makeba performed pata-pata in 1977 at the Lagos FESTAC77.The music is a timeless classic, long live Mama Africa! viva song bird!!

[@SuznAz]

With gratitude for the gifts you shared... rest in peace.

[@carbon4me]

What a beautiful song. A classic. I have loved this song since I was a youngster in California, USA. Thank you for sharing. California, USA

[@AsokaWeerasinghegr8]

Mama Africa - Mariam Makeeba passed away in Italy, I herd it today on CNN [11/10/2008]. I first head her sing with Harry Belafonte, who introduced her to the west. This song was very popular in Sri Lanka in the early sixties when it was first releasd. May the heavenly Princes sing you to thy sleep!

[@carlosnieves10]

que recuerdos tan inolvidables me recuerda mucho mi niñez gracias por bajarlo

[@Lindamorena]

i never knew her until today. it's clear we why she is so very missed. RIP Miriam.

[@carbon4me]

Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing. Cupertino, Ca. USA

[@perplathi]

This song undeniably one of the catchiest songs ever.

[@aghogho123]

Wow. FESTAC 77.. That was a long time, when my country was still so good

[@LorenzoSperduti]

Oh you are simply the best Miriam Makeba!!! I love your Music. Something will change of us Humans.

[@inge5555]

a big lost..... the day this happened we all danced the night away in a bar to tribute.... She will be remembered

[@hoancorasonno]

Grazie per aver voluto lasciare per sempre un messaggio di pace e speranza a Castel Volturno. Ne siamo orgogliosi. Ciao Mama!

[@sltwitness]

We miss you Miriam! My heart goes out to your family one year after you departed. You have left a permanent and joyous imprint in my heart. Thank you for your music and your message.

[@dominicpyke660]

R.I.P.sister.Thanks for all your beautifol songs.

[@stickyshicky]

Everytime I watch this video I cannot help but smile. We will always remember you Miriam Makeba.

[@drsavia]

So sorry and sad to see this awesome artist leave this world. We will remember her with love and affection, always

[@huskyyukon]

Miriam Makeba, thank you for your music. I love this song, brings back many memories. My condolences to Miriam's family. Rest In Peace.

[@Banoko01]

Really great song, i admire this woman so much!!!

[@officewife]

I just watched this episode this morning about a half hour ago, they closed the door with her singing. It was great. Her description of her country was moving and inspiring. Wow.

[@kakompo]

May her soul rest in peace. A TRUE AFRICAN WOMAN FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR HER HOMELAND! That's who she was.

[@Suzywriter]

I loved the strong, precise pata pata dance. My daughters and I tried it, but we could not make it look so smooth and effortless, no matter how many times we played the song. So much fun trying, though.

[@Zootrocks]

It took Harry B to introduce me to this beautiful lady! I now have a new "hallowed" LP in my collection! We love you Lady Africa!!!

[@carbon4me]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing. California, USA

[@delminus1]

MAMA AFRIKA!!! Nigeria hails you...:)

[@MMPPark]

Thank you!! for the life of me i couldn't remember their name. A brilliant group. Thank you again for that!!

[@bayguy69]

When I hear this song in the Honda ad, it was a nice flashback of my childhood. For me this is a really happy song.

[@Jasperblu]

RIP Mama Makeba! Your voice & presence will be so dearly missed.

[@medit83]

Cia Mama Africa! Impossibile dimenticarti! GRAZIE DI TUTTO!

[@lalli48]

Thank You Miriam for your music.We will miss you

[@AMZuba]

Fabulous song and a wonderful human being!

[@geeisaaliamgee030785]

Yes she was great, and the lil girl is so cute..shes amazing..cute moves..pata pata!!!

[@rasemat]

Miriam Makeba was a fantastic black diamond and the diamonds are for ever.

[@OluwatoyinAdelusi]

I LOVE THIS SONG! And the little girl is so adorable :)

[@minina1purple]

this woman is a legend to me! I don't know if u all ever read her biography..if not u should, could learn lot of things!just like i did!

[@tobesters]

yup - fabulous - awesome performance all round :-)

[@cocochanelleke]

@ RaynerJM thanks for posting; may she rest in peace; she was appreciated all over the world and made a difference.

[@cassandro51]

Che mamma Africa riposi in pace e che sia per tutti noi segno di pace e serenità.Cle Dio l'abbia in gloria!!

[@fairlytaleofnewyork]

Great song and great musician! Wanting to dance... RIP Miriam Makeba Thank you for posting! Lucky you have seen her twice just before she went..

[@sammiwan]

That will always be The Sound of Africa.Emme unohda sinua kuunaan ,Mama-Africa.

[@THR336TALIA]

I learned a little dance to this in Kindergarten and could never remember what it was called or exactly how it sounded. Thanks to that car commercial I remembered and found it! Yaaay! R.I.P. Miriam

[@MrsK1689SDG]

Africa really does rule...I loved it there!