Miriam Makeba & Hugh Masekela
The voice and trumpet of exile
The South African musicians Miriam "Mama Africa" Makeba and Hugh Masekela, exiled from apartheid, who carried their country's music and cause to the world and loved each other in struggle and diaspora.
01Why it matters
Their love and music were global ambassadors against apartheid.
02The conflict
Exile, touring and political struggle.
03The iconic moment
Makeba singing "Pata Pata" to the whole world.
04What survived
"Pata Pata"; Masekela's "Grazing in the Grass."
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Miriam Makeba & Hugh Masekela famous?
Their love and music were global ambassadors against apartheid.
How does the story of Miriam Makeba & Hugh Masekela end?
Makeba singing "Pata Pata" to the whole world. "Pata Pata"; Masekela's "Grazing in the Grass."
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