Mama Africa | World music review

Barbican, LondonMiriam Makeba was Africa's first and greatest international superstar, a diva as well known for her dramatic life and political role as for her thrilling, versatile voice. Of course, she deserved a tribute concert, but it was often difficult for this cast to match Makeba's recordings. And, although Makeba spent many years in exile in Guinea, it was curious that the show was dominated by west African rather than South African artists.The presenter was Angélique Kidjo, from Beni...

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