At what age did Miriam Makeba start her professional singing career?
In her 20s
In her 30s
In her 50s
In her teens
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Starting her career in her teens, iconic South African singer Miriam Makeba rose to fame in the late 1940s and 1950s with her unique blend of traditional African music and contemporary jazz. Throughout her career, Makeba became a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement and used her music to advocate for social justice. She achieved global recognition and became affectionately known as "Mama Africa."
Melodies of Miriam Makeba: A Musical Journey through the Life of the South African Legend
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