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Biography of Miriam Makeba
4. Mar 1932 – 9. Nov 2008(76 years)Died in:Castel Volturno, Campania
South African singer and civil rights activist
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Miriam Makeba (* 4. March 1932 in Johannesburg; † 9. November 2008 in Castel Volturno) was a south African singer and civil rights activist. She was 76 years old. She was married to Hugh Masekela. She had at least 1 child (1 daughter). She received 8 awards, including Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Polar Music Prize. Her cause of death was myocardial infarction.
Life Events
10 Events1932
Born in Johannesburg, Transvaal Province
1964
Married Hugh Masekela
until 1966
1969
Married Stokely Carmichael
until 1978
1991
honorary degree from Spelman College
2001
Otto Hahn Peace Medal
2002
Polar Music Prize
2002
Commander of the Legion of Honour
2003
Order for Meritorious Service
2008
Died in Castel Volturno, Campania (myocardial infarction)
2009