Tag Archives: South Africa

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on July 16, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 10 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award winning South African singer and civil rights activist. In the 1960s she was the first artist from Africa to popularize African music in the … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at Multi-Generational Women Leaders Luncheon at The Sanitas Tea Garden in Gaborone, Botswana

Posted on June 26, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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First Lady Michelle Obama & Daughters on African Safari

Posted on June 25, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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First Lady Michelle Obama Visits The District Six Museum in Cape Town, South Africa

Posted on June 23, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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First Lady Michelle Obama Participates in Community Service in Soweto Johannesburg

Posted on June 22, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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First Lady Michelle Obama Meets Children as She Visits The Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg

Posted on June 21, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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First Lady Michelle Obama & Daughters Visit Nelson Mandela

Posted on June 21, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The First Lady Speaks About Meeting Nelson Mandela

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First Lady Michelle Obama, Daughters Malia & Sasha Leave For South Africa

Posted on June 20, 2011 by rikyrah

  US First Lady Michelle Obama begins a six-day visit to Southern Africa on Monday where she will meet anti-apartheid leaders and highlight the spread of democracy on the continent.   TRIP ITINERARY: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Pretoria, South Africa Wednesday, June … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 17, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Jonathan Butler (born October 10, 1961, Athlone, Cape Town, South Africa) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is often classified as R&B, jazz fusion or worship music. Born and raised in Cape Town during Apartheid, Butler started singing and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 21, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi (†) and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The 30+ member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae, and American popular music. The group performed at … Continue reading →

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