Miriam Makeba music was unlike anything music fans had ever heard before. Her songs embraced the traditional music of South Africa, combined with elements of jazz and folk music, to create a unique and powerful sound. Makeba's strong yet soulful voice gave her music an added feeling of authenticity and her music soon rose to international fame. Her songs addressed complex topics such as race, gender equality, poverty and politics but they were still able to maintain a infectious quality that couldn't help but draw listeners in. Makeba's music is timeless, still resonating with people across the world today.