Daughters of Makeba Show in NYC (Photos)

AfriPOP! and Masauko Chipembere of blksonshine celebrated Miriam Makeba’s life and legacy through song at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City on March 10, 2012. The show’s intent was also to celebrate the women’s voices from around the world. Performers included Tuelo Minah (South Africa), Des Gordon (Antigua), Samantha Thornhill & Mimi Jones as Medusa Strings (Trinidad/US), Yolanda Zama (South Africa), Lollise Mbi (Botswana), Sinethemba Makanya (South Africa), [...]

 

NYC Event: AfriPOP! Presents 'Daughters of Makeba'

AfriPOP! & Masauko Chipembere of blk sonshine presents “Daughters of Makeba,” a musical celebration of Miriam Makeba by women’s voices throughout the diaspora. March 4 would have been “Mama Afrika’s” 80th birthday. Join us in celebrating her life and legacy in song. Performers include Masauko Chipembere, Yolanda Zama, Tuelo Minah, and Samantha Thornhill & Mimi Jones as Medusa Strings Theory. we hope to see you there…