Makeba’s career spanned over five decades, during which she issued 29 solo albums and pioneered the "world music" genre long before the term existed.
In 1966, she won a Grammy Award for Best Folk Recording for the album An Evening with Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba , making her the first African artist to receive the honor. 1. Miriam Makeba - Oxgam
In 1960, Makeba's outspoken resistance to apartheid led the South African government to revoke her passport and, later, her citizenship. This began a , during which she used her international platform to shine a light on the injustices of her homeland. Musical Legacy and Activism Makeba’s career spanned over five decades, during which