Miriam Makeba - The Retreat Song (Jikele Maweni) LIVE Graceland Concert)

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Miriam Makeba is an icon and national symbol, symbolizing the flame of unity in cultural diversity.
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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[@dioctaviocassul6611]

I am so Pride...becouse of listenig her song... Miriam Makeba...our best Singer that South África ever had

[@GloriaRichardson-l2h]

Watching in March 2024 always love the sounds of Miriam Makeba Sounds ofAfrica can never die

[@KaboreDjamila-d5u]

me from Burkina Faso

[@kashimsalau]

​@@KaboreDjamila-d5usunny Ade

[@kashimsalau]

Sunny Ade

[@rosamabarbosa2693]

Eu do Brasil

[@destinyschild.9103]

Who else is watching this in 2023? Let us gather here 👏 👏 to say Rest in peace to the Queen of Africa

[@mahlatsiramokgopa2156]

Timeless music we have here.

[@maudeneyarber9997]

Good memories in the Big Apple New York City!!

[@raanahaider2970]

Me first in 1967. Now in 2020. 🙌

[@emmanueltailor6305]

Tailor. Like too much.

[@emmanueltailor6305]

Unforgettables.

[@morgancudjoe7235]

From the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. 🇹🇹. I love listening to this great lady, my sister mother Africa. 2024. Rest in eternal paradise sister.

[@ethelndlovu7412]

I am proud to say I was at this concert in 1987 as a 20 year old. My love and admiration for Miriam is still as strong. Rest in peace Mama Afrika. Your music is a true legacy.

[@amosadamu-qd5re]

Wow good to hear that then you're a eye witness then

[@David-JonathanIITaylor-gx3zg]

Well I still feel in good company to be here educated by those whom saw her in the flesh 😢😅😊

[@osmondp15]

I wish I can have a conversation with you sometime about your experience, I grew up in South America, I have watch the DVD so many times, I look at the people's faces in the crowd and try to imagine the emotions they experienced...amazing!

[@SolomonDoor]

Was that Bongi on the stage with Mama Afrika?

[@MemoryMalunga-r3b]

I'm also proud to say I was at this concert. Harare, 1987.

[@memorymalunga670]

I'm proud and feel grateful to say, I was somewhere in that crowd at this concert.

[@LoveMusicBad]

I envy you. 👏❤️

[@vee6668]

Wow! I also envy you. Which year was this omg?

[@memorymalunga670]

@@vee6668 This was 1987

[@LoveMusicBad]

She's one of those people I wish could live on forever literally. She came to Jamaica some years ago and many of us were not able to attend the concert. The cost was out of our reach. 😢

[@memorymalunga670]

I'm sorry you didn't get to see her. You're right. What an incredible woman. She lived an incredible life.

[@TaanaGardner]

I remember the times that my parents would sit me at the record player and play the songs and they made me remember this song in particular and I learned that the Phoneticaler song never really knew what the words were but I just felt it in my soul at the age 5 and six when both of my parents died my mother first she died at 51 and I sat over her body in the morgue and I sang this song to her who would’ve known the blessing that I gave her and our family. Many years later my father passed away in my arms and I sang this exact same song to him and I felt the presence of God as he took his last breath sometimes your parents know more than you think they know obedience out weights sacrifice thank you Mama Africa.

[@triffinaunderwood1236]

❤️🫂

[@lynazidane6697]

❤️‍🩹

[@George-m1s]

Saw Miriam Makeba perform around 1960, give or take a year, at the Gate of Horn in Chicago. Gate was a Mecca for many folk music performers of that era, Bob Gibson, Pete Seeger, Judy Collin’s, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul & Mary and many more. She was captivating. Great time in music history.

[@jmbadoux]

I’m a South African who has loved this lady from my school das, listening to her on the radio. ❤😂

[@Mahesh-f6k]

Amazing as well

[@alicegauteng2358]

I am proud South African and Mama Makeba's songs touches my soul. ❤Lala ngoxolo Mbokodo💪🏾 May your spirit just like your voice continue to soar❤️🇿🇦❤️🇿🇦❤️🇿🇦

[@jannetteberends8730]

My mom was a big fan, I recognize this song. As a child I used to sing along with her, dancing through the room. I’m Dutch, but I was convinced I was pretty close to the text. 😀

[@hildanamaganda4302]

Who else here doesn't understand anything in the song,but enjoys anyway!?

[@adrianude5189]

Beautiful voice

[@helenijigah6527]

Me too. Don't understand jack but its still great music to my ears.

[@makhosonkemlotshwa8474]

That's always been the beauty of Mother Africa's many tongues...we are both many and one at the same damned time...glad to see there's so much appreciation still.

[@cherylnance-ali5824]

I sang these songs all the time when I was a little girl. She would explain what the song was about. You couldn't tell me that I didn't know how to speak "African".

[@Rone245]

Me ❤️

[@herbertchirau9848]

Oh man what a show it was,SA's greatest Bro Hugh Maekela, Ray Chikapa Phiri, (Stimela) Joseph Tshabalala & Ladysmith Black Mambazo , it was a bright sunny Sunday afternoon, live in Rufaro stadium Harare (remembered with happiest moments)

[@cheryldellareece3357]

Miriam music lives on. Those back-up singers have beautiful voices.

[@emmaibn-talalikhwan2283]

Africans forget heroes and heroines such as this iconic woman. A statue of Miriam Makeba should be raised high by the best port in most African countries, especially South Africa

[@dominiquebala2475]

Agreed 👍

[@ayseorawa-chebli9139]

Fantastic idea! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ruthie4j]

Agreed 💯

[@bohemoth1]

I can remember her first appearance in the UNITED STATES. I went to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW in New York City as saw her performance. My aunt was from Malawi AFRICA and introduced me to Miriam Makeba. I was just a child who fell in love with her CLICK SONG to the point where I actually LEARNED HOW TO SING IT. Rest in PEACE MOMMA AFRICA.

[@cdilyceegertyarchimede6481]

what a life experience !!!

[@chinwed.9341]

Blessed

[@afierro5289]

Extraordinaria !!!

[@michaelmacharia5278]

@@chinwed.9341 addq

[@johnnyp8979]

More power to you... Since I can't even CLICK my heels, but your tongue must be triple jointed if The Click Song is in your repertoire. 👍

[@dolaray7779]

Love and respect from India. Don't understand a thing, but enjoyed immensely. Viva Africa. Viva Mama Africa.

[@lucimarbaiano1462]

Viva Africa

[@danielleouenou2588]

Thank you❤🌹

[@gilroygil7945]

Fully agree, a super singer. Thanks to Simon for the support for African music. Hope your herd her song African Skies with Simon - Superb!!!

[@TheSujitKDas]

Love and respect. RIP Mama Africa.....

[@chinwed.9341]

@@gilroygil7945 Simon started with African American gospel quartets ...Dixie Hummingbirds was just one group

[@alassanecoulibaly2164]

Africa will never forget you. Thank you for all.

[@zlatan2045]

I'm proud to be born in this great Land (AFRICA) may God bless KENYA 🇰🇪 and all countries in AFRICA 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹👏👏👏👏

[@bella-mariecummins8046]

I still get a thrill after all these years!!! Wonderful artiste! Miss her so much! Really lovely lady too!🌷

[@nosabathamarenene6292]

I,m so proud of her and also to be an South African and at the Same time to be a Xhosa

[@amosrammonadiale5856]

Our true legend who represented us so well during our dark days in South Africa. Rest in peace mama Africa

[@marileybarcelos696]

Grande Mirian Makeba!!!!!

[@2011birch]

This lady sings hearty from the heart. Thank goodness we get to listen to different latent & cultural sounds. I love it 👌💯

[@dinahabib5663]

Rest in peace beautiful person. Respect from Lebanon to you and your beautiful culture. I love your voice, smile and fight.

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@leonard6231]

Every time I hear her sing it brings tears to my eyes even now Rest In Peace Mama Africa for you went through those years of apartheid in South Africa

[@bernicejones9146]

she. I remain in my heart I never knew this music0

[@bernicejones9146]

we were. lost in. America from our homeland and culture

[@valmullins4690]

Many African American children in the 70's may not have been taught much about Africa but WE DID come to know about "Mother Africa" from South Africa, the late Mrs. Miriam Makeba!!!!! YES!!!!!!

[@Emmanuel-cf7pj]

I don't understand the language but I feel proud of her and enjoy her music

[@caramcgowanstiff2613]

Miriam Makeba was one of the most amazing people to walk this earth.

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@M1710100]

Absolutely!!!

[@garybersin3214]

FOR ME MAMMA SHE IS MAMMA FOR ALL HUMANITY AND THIS IS FOR A FOR A JEW !!!!

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

👍🙋‍♀️🇨🇭

[@julieoleary4522]

Goosebumps all over me but i don't understand.

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

It is Right! Greetings from Suisse Lady 🇨🇭

[@karlfelix8560]

Im haitian i dont understand any words but i feel this song brings something strong. I love so much Africa my alma mater.

[@susankennedy5739]

Profound respect and gratitude for Mama Africa, one of the towering artists of the 20th century.

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@kathyohara6658]

14th February 1987. Such an unforgettable concert. Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambaza, the late Tuku, Lovemore Majevu......so much ta 3:15 lent and such an awesome atmosphere.

[@SabinaDsouza-f2d]

I used to sing but did notknow the meaning I'm glad I'm an Indian n i luv Africa.

[@skywalkercowgirl]

I am watching in 2021🌟🌟🌟💖. Wonderful!!!!

[@titonjuguna4886]

AFRICAN QUEEN MOTHER. Blessed Africa. Blessed LOVE to the WORLD.

[@noahnyagowa6809]

Oh yes Mama Africa. Forever beloved. AMEN.

[@onowuizuchukwu7257]

I love this song remind me much of growing up with this song play all time in my father's stereo. Who is still with me here in 2020 and may the souls of all the departed once that performed here in graceland album rest in peace Amen. One Africa, long live Africa

[@lincolnoliveira3041]

Huldo

[@bolaakinbo6836]

Same here what a gracious lady paid the price for standing up for the right reasons RIP

[@bolaakinbo6836]

If I remeber rightly she was innNigeria for festac 77 . I'm sure someone will correct me if I wrong

[@maamja]

It brings me beautiful memories. Thank you mama Africa

[@anna33344]

TRÈS GRANDE DAME💎💎💎💎💎❤❤❤❤❤🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼MAGNIFIQUE🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 FÉLICITATIONS!

[@ericgilbert994]

I have never seen Her without Tears in My Eyes, She was so incredible.

[@gracenr3342]

I have loved this artist since I first heard her in 1963. Such a joyful lady. Amazing talent.

[@SabinaDsouza-f2d]

It's so good to hear miriam has a beautiful voice all the Africans are blessed they are talented in music song n dance n their culture n food too. Happy to listen to miriam Miriam

[@SunriseSuprise]

I don't understand the words ,yet I love the music . Very catchy and her voice has power

[@yagsmoodley6654]

Those backup singers need recognition, please good people, give them a place in history 🙏🏽✊🏾👋🏽👍🏾❤️👴🏽♥️🥰

[@sherrypeterson9025]

We have to give it up to 'Paul Simon' for bring these voices back to us, some old and new. Thanks Paul

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@johnnyp8979]

How beautiful. ! And if you notice..., there's only ONE voice singing, so precise the voices that is so congruous, SO exact. 👍 2 months later... Complete beauty, from sounds of music to performers so enjoying their singing... What and how can governments who deplore this sweetness exist. ? (BUT THEY DO AND WILL DO, thanks to some of us inexplicable humans. 😫)

[@chikae2917]

Now, singing with the angels. R. I. P, the Queen Mother.

[@ojwangrumo7041]

That's not biblical. The dead rest in ground awaiting resurrection

[@MrFastlane999]

Is it otherwise possible to rest in stress or something like That? 🤷🏻‍♂️😉

[@elisabethdakak878]

Very good, people make up stories.

[@elisabethdakak878]

Read the bible.

[@patriciayarber3356]

Resting in Man's memory is peace until the trumpet blows the dead shall live again😪🙏😍❤

[@vanshayrapetyan1752]

I love you !

[@patapata856]

Being Born in Dares-salaam Tanzania I have heard her songs arriving in Mauritius with my Parents and Brothers we made a hit as we had our own band I use to sing her songs I become very popular I love the beat and sounds of Africa RIP MAMA AFRICA

[@frederickdunn6306]

Awesomely awesome splendidly splendid spectacularly spectacular.

[@salometsoundi3568]

Maman Afrique, c'est l'Afrique qui gagne, qui écoute ça en 2021. Quelle belle mélodie.

[@free2be748]

My parents taped this, and it was Mariam's performance with the backup singers the left a lasting impression on me. They exuded pure Venus vibes, they all had such a presence !!

[@oshanegrant8494]

The power of music

[@mik4302]

2023 and this song is still a masterpiece

[@mixedandknot5911]

I love songs and music from all over the globe. I watched Momma Makeba many many years ago and was hooked on her voice and music. She does everything so sweetly and smooth. May you Rest In Peace and be close to our Lord.

[@zifanifaz4416]

This was live at Rufaro Stadium in Harare Zimbabwe 1986 at the launch of Paul Simon album Graceland. The capacity crowd of 30 000 plus

[@paulhansen6270]

Little did they know it would be the start of the collapse of this great country at the hands of Africas biggest looter. May Africa one day arise for all it's people of every tribe and nation

[@gnaallawayo7496]

we are so happy to have you back home! nous sommes si heureu-ses de te voir parmi nous ici a la maison Afrique !!!! the african queens never leave the throne!

[@bekimalaura8452]

Oh really

[@YilinaseMqadi-f9h]

Ndimila kwene samagwegwe Mnyandi bhekhe emlangze kubo Ndimile kuphindwe shintchi nonto Sibone amagwegwe Amadoda ayobehamba ngenyawo Ubhuth uyojikele emilangweni ukhungawo Ukhubhe aphakamise umkhono noluthi lwabo Ingakho ngimili lakhuye .........

[@joserasak]

great voice great women thanks for your songs. rest in peace.

[@marvahenderson7197]

As a Caribbean child and now woman me and my Grand pa would jam to his even if we did not understand the words! Yet it felt so good in the soul! RIP GRAMS always on my mind

[@ramonanetto8718]

Watching in 2023 Timeless voice and 💕💕 RIP Makeba

[@rwhoekstra6851]

Her music was in our house since the 60s. One my moms favourite . Grateful got to see her in Edmonton live the week after my mom passed . It was a very bittersweet concert to attend that eve with my dad who had gotten the tickets to surprise my mom with . First week nov 2001 .

[@Blackgodamen26]

I love me some Miriam Makeba she was the best 🏆

[@cherylnance-ali5824]

This music brings a tear to eyes. My father had all of her albums. What memories of Crown St.

[@jorgetirado7891]

I didn't understand what she was singing but what a powerful voice. I can't imagine the racism she must have endured at that time. May she rest in peace.

[@francynemixon8229]

Her voice is one that you won’t forget.

[@vukosiclifford6697]

Great performance we will always remember u mama

[@francoisbianghat5217]

Je suis avec ts ceux qui ont gardé la mémoire ces musiciens.

[@KathrineRosingLarsen]

I am from Greenland up the top of the world , far North. I have always enjoyed her music and voice since I was a little girl in a small settlement Kangâmiut. Thanks a lot to Miriam Makeba. ♥️

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@empresscphillips4082]

Its 2021 and here I am with chills...my ears are honoured to be listening to this. She served her purpose so well. May she rest in paradise. MAMA AFRIKA

[@verotagobe7314]

I like African songs & l love the way they dance. Wow! they can move so gracefully.

[@dinahabib5663]

'I'm so happy to be back home!', she said.

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@sigiromireille7512]

I heard part of this song in Sarafina the movie and didn't know it was sang by Miriam Makeba! Mama Africa. True legend

[@danello7]

I love this woman, even in death. Legend extraordinaire.

[@walfridofranco1805]

God save the the Afrikan Queen !

[@simonyanga9551]

I've been looking for this song for years Oh Thank you Lord

[@lerose109]

Profound respect and gratitude for Mariam Makeba, one of the BEST artists of the 20th century. RIP🙏❤️

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@rosethorn001]

I am watching this joyful performance and crying. She was one of the best! Love her songs.

[@exothermic8558]

Thank you to the fellow artists that make life very much living. Your work is very much never forgotten and life may be found better through the beauty of your talents. A wind for us all. Thank you if you read this. Hard work, luck, talent, practice. May there always be a World for artists!

[@Mel-dm4ko]

Oh my i watched her growing up at my grandmas, glad i came across this video, brings back sooo many memories...Best times....thank you 💙from the Fiji Islands 🌴

[@baglady2652]

Amazing

[@kevingrant5695]

We salute this amazing veteran in music 🎶

[@joyce_trindade]

Love from Brazil!! 🇧🇷 lovely song!!!

[@Matemai1807]

I can see Ray Phiri in the background what a show it was. Was part of this crowd!!!

[@AmosKatana]

The greatest of all times..singing for the pure love of the music ❤❤❤

[@beatricendaba4045]

I am a South African but I also don't understand some words cause they Chose speaking n I am a Zulu. The music it's wonderful. The harmony it's killing. Excellent.

[@davidmoore9150]

Hello ,how are you doing?

[@anaelviraortizmatute7566]

Hello Im a fan of her. Ill always remember her. From Higuerote Venezuela

[@ogollaenock3258]

Spirit of our fathers and mother's, love in us.

[@harryvswayne1]

I will never forget these sounds.

[@shaneluke346]

Harry V. Swayne Sr. Listenning to her sing , reminds me of when I went to see IPITOMBI with some friiends of mine back in 1976/7 at Hermajesties Theatre in London and thought it good posted from London ENGLAND

[@rosean374]

Me too. I remember watching this concert on TV too and just loving it

[@renateteke]

Forever Mama Africa

[@irenaeristavi3411]

Rennie T 👍🇬🇪

[@128tnt5]

goosebumps, i love these women and Mrs Makeba ❤💙💕. Rest well Queen. 💜

[@elizabeththiongo3178]

I remember my sis. brought this vedeo tape from America it was great

[@MichaelSmith-eu4in]

I am watching and crying as a.big man .this lady and all black people of south Africa went through so much pain during the apartheid era that thing called apartheid is the worst thing to happen in any country good God those people suffer as a result am here in Jamaica but it pain my heart still

[@christianbrunet417]

Miriam Makeba, so much admiration for you! I have many records by you in France and this song is one of my favourites among other masterpieces. We miss you!

[@everettwhite9874]

These sisters gave me goosebumps. On the other hand, can anyone imagine her influence and power to be prohibited return to the motherland of your birth. Imagine! No, stop. You heard part of the story in the video intro for the Queen of 🇿🇦 Miriam Makeba. That injustice sucked then and it will suck whenever we remember her.

[@maddyebanks9863]

Still watching in 2021

[@jackiemccullough2718]

I saw Miriam Makeba in toronto Another time her daughter joined her Wonderful show

[@dariusddixon9842]

This reflects my mind back to the free *Mama Africa* we had unlike now😢

[@byrolyn8182]

God bless Africa.

[@kingsiah7872]

I'm sure my mom spoke her into me when she birthed me by naming me Makeba. Not sure if she knew I would have been able to sing but I can. It is an honour to be mentioned aloNg side this great woman anytime I tell someone my name😍😍🙏🏾

[@elizabethnadrau195]

Oh I see Sonti here .I miss that show., It was a pity I was not there. Oh I miss all of them. Wish to meet those who are still there.Oh guys happy with Sadness.Oh.

[@joyce_trindade]

2024 and appreciating this queen!!!