What is going on Lady? Pleased to see you here and waiting for your responses! I am trying to get some of my playing out so people can see I can play. Would like to hear your comments on anything jazz or African jazz you encounter.- kevin

Yavela,

We feel the loss of Makeba very deeply as I'm sure you do. I saw her live in Pittsburgh about 4 years ago. Her granddaughter was with her group and she sang very well. I regret I did not get to meet her in person.

I grew up loving 'Mama Africa ' Miriam Makeba as she was the first image of an African woman I encountered. One of the first songs I learned was 'Grazing In The Grass' by her ex-husband Hugh Masakela in the 5th grade. Amazingly all those years in exile she sang of the positive things from her country and kept South Africa always in our hearts. kevin