The World of Miriam Makeba

by Miriam Makeba

The World of Miriam Makeba cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: South Africa
  • Length: 34:20
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Operating in exile, the vocalist brilliantly merges indigenous South African styles with the sophisticated, acoustic arrangements of the American folk revival. Her commanding, highly dynamic voice navigates complex native clicking sounds alongside more standard melodic balladry. The record served as an essential vehicle for introducing global audiences to both the beauty and political realities of the African continent.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, female-vocals, rhythmic, traditional, accessible, vocal, folk, harmonies, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Dubula (2:50)
  2. Forbidden Games (2:59)
  3. Pole Mze (2:19)
  4. Little Boy (3:26)
  5. Kwedini (2:18)
  6. Vamos Chamar Ovento (3:25)
  7. Umhome (2:54)
  8. Amampondo (2:00)
  9. Wonders and Things (3:13)
  10. Tonados de Media Noche (Song at Midnight) (3:12)
  11. Into Yam (2:45)
  12. Where Can I Go? (2:53)

Credits

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