Miriam Makeba quotes - page 2

Miriam Makeba was a South African singer and civil rights activist, celebrated for her powerful voice and advocacy against apartheid. Nicknamed "Mama Africa," she brought African music and culture to the global stage. She inspired generations through her artistry and unwavering fight for justice. Here are 36 of her quotes:

There are a lot of homes for boys, but very few for girls, that is why I chose to do for girls. (Miriam Makeba)
Well there is a lot of work here for younger and older musicians now. Our Ministry of Culture has now really embarked on changing things for artists, and it is getting much better. We just have to organize ourselves as artists, and then things will be better. View quote
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It was hard to be away from home, but I am glad that I am home now. View quote
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You are damned and praised, or encouraged or discouraged by those who listen to you, and those who come to applaud you. And to me, those people are very important. View quote
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It is very much the theme of our President, President Thabo Mbeki, whose passion is for Africa to work together, and for Africans to get up and do things for us. We are trying as women to do things for ourselves. View quote
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I titled the album Reflections because I am reflecting on my music career. View quote
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For instance, we're always fighting amongst each other. Who gives us the arms? And then we become indebted to wherever we are buying them from - with what? The very resources we need to keep there. View quote
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I have to go and say farewell to all the countries that I have been to, if I can. I am 73 now, it is taxing on me. View quote
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African music, though very old, is always being rediscovered in the West. View quote
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Age is getting to know all the ways the world turns, so that if you cannot turn the world the way you want, you can at least get out of the way so you won't get run over. View quote
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And why is our music called world music? I think people are being polite. What they want to say is that it's third world music. Like they use to call us under developed countries, now it has changed to developing countries, it's much more polite. (Miriam Makeba)

Miriam Makeba

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Photo: Paul Weinberg, GFDL
Occupation: African Musician
Born: March 4, 1933
Died: November 9, 2008
Quotes count: 36
Wikipedia: Miriam Makeba

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