Miriam Makeba-Mama Africa –the musical”, on the struggles and challenges of anti-apartheid singer and civil rights advocate. The musical first opened in Cape town, South Africa, before touring the USA with an original cast of 40 performers. This musical production was made possible by grants and fellowships from the Carnegie Foundation, with permission and grand rights licenses by the ZM Makeba Trust in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Miriam Makeba Mama Africa the Musical. Miriam Makeba’s story is told at last through “riveting dances,” “searing South African songs, chants and harmonies,” “exquisite choreography,” and “colorful costuming!” An inspirational and universal story that
‘Mama Africa’: Resilience of the African spirit
MUSICALS which relate the story of the influential or famous individual provide a potent means of engaging and gaining insight into their lives and milieus – in an entertaining manner.
Mama Africa back at Artscape | News24
By popular demand, Miriam Makeba Mama Africa The Musical will be staged at Artscape Theatre from 02 – 12 February 2017.
Rootsy Miriam Makeba Musical | WeekendSpecial
Miriam Makeba musical dubbed Mama Africa The Musical relives pivotal moments in the life of Miriam Makeba with Pata Pata, Meadowlands, more
South Africa: When Mama Africa the Musical Ruled the Artscape, Cape Town
And so legendary African cultural and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, returned to Cape Town last Friday and she was a show-stopper, filling the land with memories and recalls of her extraordinary life of struggles and accomplishments in the arts.
Cross-continental Project MAMA AFRICA: THE MUSICAL Coming to South Africa, UK and Nigeria
MAMA AFRICA: THE MUSICAL, the bio-musical about Miriam Makeba, will be staged at Artscape Theatre Centre this February, with tour dates booked for the United Kingdom in March and Nigeria in May.