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“In the West the past is like a dead animal. It is a carcass picked at by the flies that call themselves historians and biographers. But in my culture the past lives. My people feel this way in part because death does not separate us from our ancestors.”

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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba, born on March 4, 1932, was a renowned South African singer, actress, and social activist. Her musical career spanned various genres, including African music, jazz, and pop. Makeba was known for her unique musical style and strong anti-apartheid stance, and her music and activities had a profound impact on the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and around the world. more

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