(“The Sovereign Portrait features Miriam Makeba in a in traditional Xhosa beadwork—necklaces of intricate black and white patterns that cascade like armor. Surrounding her is a rhythmic, golden aura composed of sound waves that morph into the silhouettes of the African continent symbolizing her role as “Mama Africa,” a woman whose sovereignty remained intact even… Continue reading Black HERstory: Miriam Makeba
