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Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata - The Funkadoobian
Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata - The Funkadoobian
Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata - The Funkadoobian

Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata

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Product Details
  • Artist Miriam Makeba
  • Title Pata Pata
  • Label Reprise Records
  • Catalogue No RS.20606
  • Format 7''
  • Genre 60's Beat Big Beat Pop
  • Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
  • Sleeve Condition Generic
Description

Year Released: 1967 (Her international hit version)
Genre: Afropop, World Music, Mbaqanga, Jazz.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Pata Pata" is the iconic song by South African singer Miriam Makeba (1932-2008), affectionately known as "Mama Africa." While she first recorded the song in 1959 in South Africa, her re-recorded international version released in 1967 became a global sensation, reaching the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's title refers to a popular dance style in South Africa, and its infectious rhythm, vibrant vocal performance, and joyful melody made it an instant hit worldwide. Makeba's powerful voice, combined with the track's distinctive mbaqanga-influenced instrumentation, introduced a vast international audience to South African music. "Pata Pata" remains her signature song and a powerful symbol of African music's global appeal, cementing Makeba's legacy as a cultural ambassador and a fearless voice against apartheid