Miriam Makeba Guinean Singer Born 1932 in Johannesburg
Miriam Makeba · singer and actor · Guinean
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Biography
Miriam Makeba (1932–2008) was a Guinean singer from Johannesburg. Her death was on 9 November 2008, at the age of 76. Her best-known title on this site is American Masters (1986).
Miriam Makeba’s releases on record are 27 albums and one single between 1960 and 2004. She released Miriam Makeba (1960) early on, and Reflections (2004) is the latest entry. The style on record is marabi and rock music. Record labels on file include Strut Records.
The records list 8 awards won and 2 nominations for her. She won honorary degree from Spelman College in 1991, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Order of Ikhamanga in Gold in 2009.
Discography
28 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Reflections | Album |
| 2003 | The Best of Miriam Makeba & The Skylarks | Album |
| 2001 | Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba | Album |
| 2000 | Homeland | Album |
| 1994 | Sing Me a Song | Album |
| 1991 | Africa | Album |
| 1991 | Eyes on Tomorrow | Album |
| 1990 | Welela | Album |
| 1988 | Sangoma | Album |
| 1987 | The Queen of African Music | Album |
| 1979 | Comme une symphonie d'amour | Album |
| 1978 | Country Girl | Album |
| 1975 | Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba | Album |
| 1975 | Miriam Makeba & Bongi | Album |
| 1974 | A Promise | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Keep Me in Mind | Album |
| 1968 | Makeba! | Album |
| 1967 | Pata Pata | Album |
| 1967 | Pata Pata / The Ballad of the Sad Young Men | Single |
| 1966 | All About Miriam | Album |
| 1966 | The Magnificent Miriam Makeba | Album |
| 1965 | An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba | Album |
| 1965 | The Magic of Makeba | Album |
| 1964 | Makeba Sings! | Album |
| 1964 | The Voice of Africa | Album |
| 1963 | The World of Miriam Makeba | Album |
| 1962 | The Many Voices of Miriam Makeba | Album |
| 1960 | Miriam Makeba | Album |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Order of Ikhamanga in Gold | Won | |
| 2003 | Order for Meritorious Service | Won | |
| 2002 | Commander of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2002 | Polar Music Prize | Won | |
| 2001 | Otto Hahn Peace Medal | Won | |
| 1991 | honorary degree from Spelman College | Won | |
| Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| South African Music Awards | Won | ||
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Homeland | Nominated |
| 1961 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist | Nominated |
Filmography
7 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mama Africa – Miriam Makeba | Film | |
| 1996 | When We Were Kings | Film | |
| 1992 | Sarafina! | Film | |
| 1989 | Have You Seen Drum Recently? | Film | |
| 1986– | American Masters | TV series | |
| 1983 | Amok | Film | |
| 1960 | Come Back, Africa | Film |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Hugh Masekela (1964 to 1966) and Stokely Carmichael (1969 to 1978). She was the mother of Bongi Makeba.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Miriam Makeba at the time of death?
Miriam Makeba died on 9 November 2008 at the age of 76. She was born on 4 March 1932.
What is Miriam Makeba known for?
Miriam Makeba was known for American Masters (1986).
What is Miriam Makeba’s nationality?
Miriam Makeba was Guinean, born in Johannesburg.
Who was Miriam Makeba married to?
Miriam Makeba’s marriages on record are to Stokely Carmichael (1969 to 1978) and Hugh Masekela (1964 to 1966).
Has Miriam Makeba won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including Order of Ikhamanga in Gold (2009).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q146256), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Paul Weinberg · CC BY-SA 3.0
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