Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba

1. Tula Ndivile

2. Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga

3. Ntyilo Ntyilo

4. Holilili

5. Irlando

6. Intandane

7. Live Humble

8. Sindiza Ngecadillacs

9. Phansi Kwalomhlaba

10. Hush

11. Sophiatown Is Gone

12. Miriam and Spokes 'Phatha Phatha

13. Umqokozo

14. Pata Pata

15. Kilimanjaro

16. Thanayi [A.K.A. Nomalungelo]

17. Can't Cross Over

18. Carnival

19. Chicken [Kikirikiki] [A.K.A. Sekusile]

20. African Convention

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
25 track compilation from South Africa's most important female vocalist. Includes early songs she recorded as a member of the Manhattan Brothers and The Skylarks through to her classic worldwide hits, 'Pata Pata' and 'The Click Song'. Sleevenotes include a detailed history of Makeba and track by track commentary. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Tracks:

Tula Ndivile
Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga
Ntyilo Ntyilo
Holilili
Irlando
Intandane
Live Humble
Sindiza Ngecadillacs
Phansi Kwalomhlaba
Hush
Sophiatown Is Gone
Miriam and Spokes' Phatha Phatha
Umqokozo
Pata Pata
Kilimanjaro
Thanayi [A.K.A. Nomalungelo]
Can't Cross Over
Carnival
Chicken [A.K.A. Sekusile]
African Convention
I Shall Sing
Malaika
Jolinkomo
West Wind
Click Song [A.K.A. Qongqothwane]

Album Description

25 track compilation from South Africa's most important female vocalist. Includes early songs she recorded as a member of the Manhattan Brothers and The Skylarks through to her classic worldwide hits, 'Pata Pata' and 'The Click Song'. Sleevenotes include a detailed history of Makeba and track by track commentary. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

DISAPPOINTING.......2006-07-05

I was expecting to hear some of the old songs with the same arrangements and backup bands. I was surprised to find not one single piece the same as I remembered. If you have no comparison, you would probably enjoy this gifted songstress. I found the quality overall to be disappointing.

You Can't Beat Mama? Join Her!.......2004-10-22

Mama Africa! What a proper name for the Queen of African Song. This collection has all the great songs from Miriam. It plays choronoligically from her earliest recording up to her most recent records. The melodies are infectious and Miriam makes you want to know more about the plight of the people of Africa she describes in her songs. This is a must-have for lovers of South African music.

Good choice for new audience.......2004-03-17

As the previous review says, this is a good collection. However, as I was trying to replace songs from two albums which apparently haven't been released on CD (1960's "Miriam Makeba" RCA album and the early '60's Kapp Records album "The Many Voices of Miriam Makeba"), this CD wasn't what I was looking for. Most of the songs sound nothing like the arrangements I loved on those albums. They would be great for a new audience, but for those who are looking to replace those early '60's records, don't expect this to be the same. If your intention isn't to replace 40-year-old albums, though, I would definitely recommend this CD.

Very nice.......2002-11-23

Buy this just for tracks 1,4,15 and so on. To hear the early version of this voice is a pleasure in it self. But to hear the growth and development of an artist of this caliber is a rare treat indeed. Oh go ahead you know you want it.