Bloomington, Indiana, USA – South African star,
Miriam Makeba, has a new album out titled Reflections. The new CD is the first Makeba album in four years. It
opens with a summery version of “Iyaguduza,” followed by “Pata Pata,” a new
version of the hit song that played a particularly large role in making Makeba a
household name. Makeba has always enjoyed singing in other languages, and “Mas
Que Nada” and “Xica Da Silva” are bossa nova classics from the pen of Brazilian
songwriter Jorge Ben.Other highlights include an arrangement of her hit “The Click Song” and the Pan
African-inspired “African Convention,” written by Hugh Masekela (with whom
Makeba was briefly married) and Stanley Todd. “I’m in Love with Spring,” is an
orchestrated composition from Bill Salter, her bass player in the ‘60s, and
“Love Tastes Like Strawberries” is a ballad from the same era.
Miriam Makeba’s Reflections (HUCD 3082), released in time to celebrate
the historic ten-year anniversary of the end of apartheid, is the latest
installment in the Heads Up Africa series, a collection that spotlights some of
Southern Africa’s finest vocalists and instrumentalists.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
