Evening Standard - London, September 19th, 2001
African queen MIRIAM MAKEBA ___ Royal Festival Hall THOUGH she'll be 70 next March - "if I make it"- the great Miriam Makeba last night rubbished rumours of imminent decline with a performance that was three-star from start to finish. Basking in the warmest vibes a London audience can impart, she was in top form, delivering a string of hits, including Wim-o-Weh, In Time and Africa is Where My Heart Lies, with impeccable artistry and showmanship.
Singing in English and Xhosa, her voice was tender at playful moments but teak-tough when necessary, soaring easily over a six- piece group and three...
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