Miriam Makeba is the debut album by Miriam Makeba."Recorded a year after the international hit musical King Kong (1959), which provided many black South African musicians with the opportunity to escape apartheid, Makeba's debut album paints a compelling portrait of the artist in exile." Miles Keylock, "Miriam Makeba" in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (Universe Publishing, 2005), p. 51. It was released in 1960 by RCA Victor. The album is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Track listing
Personnel Miriam Makeba – vocals Perry Lopez – guitar The Belafonte Folk Singers conducted by Milt Okun
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