tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post8419825921131831564..comments2024-03-24T07:40:30.032-04:00Comments on A Word Edgewise: Mama Africa by Kathryn ErskineLinda Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-79451168634729162522017-12-01T11:43:52.275-05:002017-12-01T11:43:52.275-05:00I am moved by everything about Kathy Erskine's...I am moved by everything about Kathy Erskine's MAMA AFRICA! but especially the musicality & the music. Appreciations for this post. And for introducing a new poet.jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-6963938761388166822017-11-25T14:31:53.352-05:002017-11-25T14:31:53.352-05:00Thank you for sharing the story of this powerful a...Thank you for sharing the story of this powerful and beautiful woman. Even though I don't know Swahili, I could just listen to her sing all day. Such a beautiful voice. I am glad I live in a time where more and more stories that weren't as well known are coming to light. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-4492253959997109462017-11-24T20:49:15.876-05:002017-11-24T20:49:15.876-05:00Miriam Makeba's story sounds inspiring--will l...Miriam Makeba's story sounds inspiring--will look for it at the library. Thanks for sharing this.Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-75794703841603135662017-11-24T20:09:53.100-05:002017-11-24T20:09:53.100-05:00 I remember Miriam Makeba from when she sang with ... I remember Miriam Makeba from when she sang with Harry Belafonte. Thanks for sharing this rich book with us Linda, I look forward to reading it.Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-46299460377571254632017-11-24T18:23:06.394-05:002017-11-24T18:23:06.394-05:00I just got this book from my library, Linda, so yo...I just got this book from my library, Linda, so your post will help make it even better. Thanks for adding the extras.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-68872883544640576842017-11-24T11:00:54.441-05:002017-11-24T11:00:54.441-05:00I think I first heard about Miriam Makabe back in ...I think I first heard about Miriam Makabe back in the 80s, around the time Ladysmith Black Mambazo hit the US. We can probably thank Paul Simon for that. What a bland world we would live in without artists and musicians, dancers and writers all cross-fertilizing world cultures. Thanks for sharing the joy, Linda!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-7023353973643891402017-11-24T09:10:51.536-05:002017-11-24T09:10:51.536-05:00Art is vital to progress. I am happy for this seed...Art is vital to progress. I am happy for this seed, Linda! I haven't read Kathy's book yet, but am off to order it from the library now. Inspiration -- and beauty -- is everywhere, isn't it? On another note: I LOVED meeting you at AASL! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-78953693439857973612017-11-24T08:27:08.779-05:002017-11-24T08:27:08.779-05:00Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! ...Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! What a woman! What a voice!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-70481756347714331762017-11-24T08:16:52.351-05:002017-11-24T08:16:52.351-05:00A beautiful voice and inspiring story. Lovely to h...A beautiful voice and inspiring story. Lovely to hear how the seed was planted, and grew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-91798278431505015872017-11-24T07:01:07.400-05:002017-11-24T07:01:07.400-05:00Wow! I just got lost in your post and the links. W...Wow! I just got lost in your post and the links. What an amazing woman and such a beautiful voice! I'm embarrassed to admit that I also did not know her name. I won't her forget it now, though! Thanks, Linda!mbhmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368641525885104669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-68912448291219862432017-11-23T21:48:15.492-05:002017-11-23T21:48:15.492-05:00Thanks for this post. As I write, I am listening t...Thanks for this post. As I write, I am listening to Miriam's version of 'The Lion Sleeps tonight'. Just amazing! Her story, too, is inspirational. Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840326270568153356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-80132503731925791972017-11-23T21:47:38.399-05:002017-11-23T21:47:38.399-05:00Powerful story. Thanks for sharing. And what a bea...Powerful story. Thanks for sharing. And what a beautiful voice. I can see how you were captivated.Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.com