This song is called “Sangweni.” It was written by Yolanda Zama with Masauko Chipembere. It is inspired by the kwela/ marabi style from South Africa. The sound made popular by Miriam Makeba and Dorothy Masuka. – Manawanga
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Daughters of Makeba Show in NYC
AfriPOP! and Masauko Chipembere of blksonshine celebrated Miriam Makeba’s life and legacy through song at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City on March 10, 2012.
The show’s intent was also to celebrate the women’s voices from around the world. Performers included Tuelo Minah (South Africa), Des Gordon (Antigua), Samantha Thornhill & Mimi Jones as Medusa Strings (Trinidad/US), Yolanda Zama (South Africa), Lollise Mbi (Botswana), Sinethemba Makanya (South Africa), and Jamie Philbert (Trinidad).
