Pata Pata
Miriam Makeba
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Saguquka sathi ‘bheka’ Nants’ iPata Pata Saguquka sathi ‘bheka’ Nants’ iPata Pata Yiyo mama, yiyo mama Nants’ iPata Pata Yiyo mama, yiyo mama Nants’ iPata Pata Pata Pata is the name of the dance We do down Johannesburg where And everybody starts to move As soon as Pata Pata starts to play Saguquka sathi ‘bheka’ Nants’ iPata Pata Saguquka sathi ‘bheka’ Nants’ iPata Pata Yiyo mama, yiyo mama Nants’ iPata Pata Yiyo mama, yiyo mama Nants’ iPata Pata Every Friday and Saturday Night It’s Pata Pata time The dance keeps going all night long Til’ the morning sun begins to shine
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Written by: DOROTHY MANYANDO MASUKA
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Pata Pata" is a song that is filed under the Afro-Pop genre.
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ReleaseThis iconic track was first released by Miriam Makeba in 1957.
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MeaningThe title "Pata Pata" translates to "Touch Touch" in Xhosa language.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song "Pata Pata" is one of the most internationally recognized Afro-pop songs, symbolizing the vibrant and complex culture of South Africa during a difficult historical period.
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Notability"Pata Pata" was the first hit song by Miriam Makeba to chart globally and introduced many to her powerful voice and unforgettable stage presence.
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Lyrics and LanguageAlthough the song is largely sung in the Xhosa language, it also includes phrases in English.
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Recognition"Pata Pata" has been covered by many artists worldwide because of its fame, including artist like Jonathan Butler and História Trio.
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Personal SignificanceMakeba often referred to "Pata Pata" as her signature song.
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Historical ImportanceMiriam Makeba was a prominent anti-apartheid activist during her life, and her popularity with "Pata Pata" helped to draw international attention to the atrocities of apartheid.
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Record LabelThis song was released under Reprise Records, which was a division of Warner Bros.
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Collaboration"Pata Pata" was co-written by Miriam Makeba and Jerry Ragovoy.
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Chart SuccessIn the United States, "Pata Pata" peaked at number 12 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.
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AlbumThis track is featured in the album also named "Pata Pata," which is considered a groundbreaking work in the world-music genre.
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Later lifeMiriam Makeba revisited and re-recorded "Pata Pata" later in her career, producing a dance version of the song during the 1980s.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Pata Pata" showcases the vibrant culture of her homeland, South Africa.
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