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Tyla Surpasses Miriam Makeba With the Most Billboard US 100 Hits Entries

Three of Tyla's hit songs entered the Billboard US 100 hits charts. This record was held by Miriam Makeba, but Tyla has ...
St. Louis American

African Pride, Dreaming Zenzile narrates international superstar Miriam Makeba’s successful stardom

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Zenzile Miriam ...
The New York Times

Miriam Makeba

The musical is Somi Kakoma’s thank-you note, written across generations, to the South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba. By Alexis Soloski The documentary presents a highlight reel of crucial ...
The South African

Tyla breaks Miriam Makeba’s long-standing US Billboard record

Pop sensation Tyla has broken a 56-year-old record previously held by the late Miriam Makeba on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Grio

‘Dreaming Zenzile’ stage play illuminates the art and will of Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba was an iconic figure who used her platform and artistry to uplift her community and call attention to injustice. Her contributions to the artistic culture of Black America and the ...
PBS

‘Dreaming Zenzile:’ Somi Kakoma and Miriam Makeba

Somi Kakoma is a multi-hyphenate artist: vocalist, songwriter, playwright and performer. Born in Illinois to parents who emigrated from Rwanda and Uganda, the Grammy-nominee draws from her African ...
Reuters

Jazz artist Somi honours Miriam Makeba in new album

PRETORIA, March 29 (Reuters) - Late South African singer Miriam Makeba remains an inspiration 14 years after her death, prompting jazz artist Somi to pay tribute with new twists on the anti-apartheid ...
WBUR

'Dreaming Zenzile' honors the music and legacy of Miriam Makeba

Somi Kakoma in "Dreaming Zenzile" at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in 2021. (Courtesy T Charles Erickson) Honesty — that's what jazz singer Somi Kakoma aspires to with her latest project. The ...
Forbes

In ‘Zenzile,’ Jazz Vocalist Somi Reimagines The Legacy Of Miriam Makeba

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover music, society, and social change in a global context. Featuring special guests including Angelique Kidjo, Gregory Porter, ...

Tyla Sets Billboard Record With Third Hot 100 Entry, Surpassing Miriam Makeba

Tyla has taken another significant step in her burgeoning global career with the release of her latest single, "Chanel," which debuted at No. 94 on the Billboard Hot 100. This entry not only marks her ...
KSDK

African Pride, Dreaming Zenzile narrates international superstar Miriam Makeba’s successful stardom

ST. LOUIS — Zenzile Miriam Makeba’s decades-long award-winning musical career and her importance in African history and culture will be honored on stage by The Repertory Theater. To begin the story, ...