Miriam Makeba unleashed Afrosoul that ignited social commentary and a heavy dose of deep funk and R&B. Makeba became a force in the early ‘60s when her album, The World of Miriam Makeba was released. In exile, Makeba used her noble anti-apartheid slant to fuel hits like “Pata Pata” and “the Click Song”, giving her fans the chance to read her albums like short stories full of civil rights and bare romance. Whether singing for John F. Kennedy, recording with Nina Simone, gathering Grammy nominations, or touring with Paul Simon­––Makeba was Africa's beacon of hope.