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Miriam Makeba
South African singer-songwriter
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The artists most similar to Miriam Makeba are Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Tinariwen, Salif Keita and Orchestra Baobab, from the same marabi circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Miriam Makeba?
The artists most similar to Miriam Makeba are Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Tinariwen, Salif Keita and Orchestra Baobab, from the same marabi circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Miriam Makeba?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Tinariwen, Salif Keita, Manu Dibango, Fela Kuti, Etta James and Ebo Taylor have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Miriam Makeba" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Miriam Makeba?
Miriam Makeba is usually associated with marabi (artist · ZA · born 1932), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.