Chuck Stewart American, 1927-2017
September 1966 | Chuck Stewart Portrait Studio, New York City
ARTIST CONTEXT
South African singer, songwriter, and activist Miriam Makeba brought African music to international audiences while speaking forcefully against apartheid. Known as “Mama Africa,” she joined musical artistry with political courage and global advocacy.
CHUCK STEWART / PHOTOGRAPH CONTEXT
During the 1960s, Makeba traveled widely, raising awareness of the injustices in her homeland. Chuck Stewart captured this striking portrait in his New York studio.
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