I sing because silence would be a betrayal of my people. - Miriam Makeba

"I sing because silence would be a betrayal of my people."

Miriam Makeba Inspiration

Jazz Singer Activist South African 1932–2008

More from Miriam Makeba

"I am a singer of life."

"You can't just say I love you and then disappear."

"Africa is in my blood."

"Music is a universal language."

"The best part of living is knowing you survived."

"The world needs heroes."

"Life is too short to live poorly."

"I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right"