Miriam Makeba

R.I.P. Miriam Makeba,
originally uploaded by Haags Uitburo.

My story began with a phone call from Mrs. Rita T, who had won tickets on Radio Station WIBC in Indianapolis, early 70's. Rita did not want to attend a concert, never knowing that she was missing the marvelous Miriam Makeba.

I took the tickets, attended the concert and met several gentlemen who invited me to join them for a wine & cheese chat. Of course there was more to eat than wine & cheese. The concert was held on the IMA Terrace that overlooked the White River Parkway that winds behind the art museum.

To my sad hearing was the news that Miriam passed on Monday, November 10 (age 76) following a concert. After coming to New York and joining the Manhattan Brothers jazz group with many performances; she married the well known Black Panther, Stokley Carmichael. To this marriage was born one daughter, Bonji who passed in 1985 as a result of childbirth.

Miriam is best known for the click song. I'm glad to have been in her presence and heard this lovely voiced woman. She gave it her all!