Miriam Makeba introduces Olivia to the Xhosa language with its clicks

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As a guest on the Cosby Show, the great South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba, gives a humorous introduction to the clicks that are an integral element of the Xhosa language.

In posting this, I hope you will hear and understand the beauty and sound of another language that you have likely never heard, and perhaps more deeply, of another culture.

I also hope to honor her for what would have been her 81st birthday yesterday.

Here is a great example of her special art:    • miriam makeba   performing the song Amampondo.

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