Back when I studied for my BA in social science my teacher brought us all out to the piano in the hallway to play and sing this song. He told us it was a famous African lullaby (obviously just bullshitting us) and we started to butcher this song - none of us knew how to pronounce any of words. We did, however, nail the melody. As we were singing we heard someone swing open the main door downstairs and walk down another set of stairs to the basement when the footsteps suddenly stopped. Turned around. And made their way to the floor we were on. The heads of two black exchange students, a young man and a girl, came in sight looking super increadulous at us until they realized it was a music lesson. At the point they started to dance and move and clap in ways I cannot even describe like they truely appreciated our pathetic attempt at swahili. It was just the coolest moment. I'll never forget it.
Beautiful story.. i invite you To discover our african culture toi will discover why they call africa "the bed of the earth" and our music is only a part of our riches.. sometimes i feel so sad for our brothers the african americans
I'm was born in 62 and am 62, too. This song is so soothing to the soul and Ms. Miriam's voice is simply amazing. I am so glad that I came here by accident. ❤❤❤
I was also born in 1962 and turned 62 years old yesterday 🎉 🎂. I, too, love this song because it reminds me of my parents. They have both passed away. I am a proud South African and met Mama Mirriam Makeba on several occasions. In fact, I was assigned to assist with her funeral arrangements on an official basis. I just thought that I should share that with this circle of RU-vid age mates 😊❤ 🇿🇦
My mother used to sing this song to me as a child, now as a father of two girls I find myself singing them this song. The power of Mamma Africa can make everything better.
I love listening to this song because my name is Malaika and my mom is from Tanzania 🇹🇿 and the name is originally from Tanzania so that’s why she named me Malaika 😊❤
Конечно с тобой. Мой Ангел это шедевр. Мириам это почти Има Сумак. А Нигерия...Старая песенка zombi. Очень люблю африканскую музыку. Ленинград. Замбия.
Si... aun hay personas que escuchamos los temas DE MIRIAN...!!! HAY CANTANTES QUE MARCAN Y HACEN HISTORIA QUE PERDURA POR SIEMPRE! SON OBRAS INOLVIDABLES!!! ❤
I'm Afro-American and I just learned about Miriam Makeba today. She's beautiful, graceful, and from my understanding, a cultural icon in her homeland of South Africa. Respect to this Queen. 👑✊🏾❤️
Beloved nickname is Mama Africa. This song was sung in another African language that is NOT native of her original south African roots. She nailed the kiswahili
*..i'm not even black - i guess i could "pass" for white, but i don't care - what i dó remember ( and i can go back quite far ) is me 3?4 yrs old, sitting on the floor of a small house, in front of a Húge speaker box, áll day / évery day, Listening to her... Coz i wanted to sing the click-song even bétter than her :-) I could!! { not so well anymore } the other thing i remember is having spiritual thoughts & feelings - thát young - that i Absolutely did Nót wanna share with Anyone ... i Really don't know why...*
Am kenyan and this song is so nolstagic. It was composed by Fadhili William,a native of Kenyan Coast but did not get world-wide popularity until mama Africa did this wonderful rendition of the song.
11.05 Tears running as I listen to this beautiful rendition of Malaika. My grandaughter is called Malaika and now lives in Australia so miss her daily. Thank you
"my angel I love you. I'm devastated I don't have wealth, but I'd have married you my angel." Basic translation of what she's singing. I like how she sings it emotionally, like she means every word. Glad she did it even though Swahili is a foreign language to her.
Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela created awareness of apartheid at a time when most South Africans of African descent were unable to travel abroad. She is an icon and hero to all Africans! May her soul rest peacefully! 🙏🏽😊
The most beautiful Lady of Africa, I am still proud of her life & Thanks God on the way she presents herself to the global media Ambassador for Africa.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
She is from my mom 's Country/ trieb...die Xhosa...and l admire their strength and Beautiful ,Courage......God bless you,always,...for being a shining light...😭💞🥰🙏🏻💖👈🏿🙏🏻
This song was great.. first time I heard this song in KBS drama A taste of curry which OST.. great singer and composet, even you didn't understand the language you might like the music. -from Bangkok Thailand!
Still listening to her pure Golden voice in 2023 from Namibia 🇳🇦, South Africa 🇿🇦 is blessed to made this legend, continue resting in peace Mama Africa and May your legacy continue living on 💪
I met her in Dar es salaam Tanzania...when I was 6 years old...she took refuge in Tanganyika as it was then called... Before she became an international star... I then went to see her concert in London...which was fantastic... Mama Africa.... She will always have a special place in my heart... My father and mother loved her...very much. In fact every Tanzanian that I've met loves her... I imagine the whole of Africa loving her also... We must educate all our children to know about her and Hugh Masekela...who sacrificed a lot to fight against the racists... Aluta continua 🌍🙏🏽
On this international women's day, I chose to listen to songs from women who shaped our lives both artistically, socially, intellectually, and economically.
Powerful music, transcending through languages into different souls. My cousin first told me about this song when I was singing a Christianized version of it.❤
Yes, while reading LOCKDOWN LOVE & LAMENT by South African writer Michael Weeder, today I was reminded of how much I loved this & all the songs of Mother Miriam Makeba
2021 this song is still a hit❤💥💥💥. I remember listening to this when i was a young child💥💥❤. After Corona now we are here like if we are together here🥳🥳🥳💥.
Uma música dessa lindona ainda tem uns mané que da deslike. Essa música faz parte da história da música. E a letra é um desabafo pra juventude que sofre nas ilusões amorosas da vida. Aquele grito pra felicidade. Mas falta a grana pra casar com a mulher dos nossos sonhos. Música é viagem e essa cantora merece respeito. Gravou até Jorge Ben o Benjor.
I was in Tanzania 2 months ago and we had a party it was the first song they had sang I sang with them and my Tanzanian colleague wandered how I knew and don't even know K. Suaheli I just love the song 🎵 😍
Was lucky enough to see her in concert at Festac 1977 in Lagos, Nigeria. Truly amazing. Sat on front row and was mesmerized by her beautiful voice and charisma. Such a joy in my life.
@@DamaniDanDadar I'm English but was living in Lagos at the time. I was very aware of the importance of Festac. Also used to go to Fela Ransome Kuti's 'republic' for amazing music nights! Great time to have been in Nigeria! (Sadly, was not at Woodstock!!)
This song is just like the flow of a river... It bring you back the memories of the true beauty of Africa and it people... Thanks you mama Myriam makeba African icon
I have been here several times and still come back. It feels like home to listen to her. It's August 26th 2021. I wish Afghanistan peace. We love you and pray with you in your hour of need. We pray that the Lord will send a mighty arm to rescue you !
My mom used to sing Pata Pata when we were young, back in Brazil. Miriam was famous in Brazil during the 60s/70s; my parents used to listen to her music.
Such a beautiful song by a beautiful woman! Reminds me of my childhood in Kenya...... I've been singing it to my daughter, Amani. I hope to take her to Kenya one day to show her the beautiful land where I grew up.......I miss it everyday!
Je suis la fille de MASENGO Edouard KATITI artiste musicien RDC c'est mon père qui a composé est donné à Miriam Makeba de chanter ❤🎉il avait des relations copinage
Here for her in 2021. When I was 18, someone brought a tape to school and I listened to it, fell in love. Now I m 38 years older. My taste wasn t that bad when I was young, must admit. She s a real Queen, may she sing in Heaven, this wonderful woman. From Germany to the World 🇩🇪 🌍 ☮️
Miriam had a special love for Kiswahili language. I wish she was alive to witness that Kiswahili is now a global language. Continue resting well Miriam. We love you even in your absence. Spreading love from Kenya
I named my cat after this song. I was ones a volonteer in Tanzania and heared it then and the song was written in my touristbook. I loved the Tanzanian language, even though I just understand few words. But I understand the word Malaika and my cat is what it means, an angel
