From Banned at Home to Grammy Glory: How Miriam Makeba Made History

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As the music industry gears up for the Grammy Awards this weekend, South Africans will be cheering on homegrown stars like Tyla and Trevor Noah.

But 60 years ago, it was Miriam Makeba who became the first South African to win a Grammy — at a time when her own country wasn’t even allowed to hear her music.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story...
30 Jan English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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