Pata Pata: a light touch of influence
Pata Pata that translates as a light touch requires no introduction in South Africa. South African’s have enjoyed Pata Pata since 1959 when Mariam Makeba and the girl group, The Skylarks first performed it. But it wasn’t until the re-recording in 1967 that the song became a global hit. The version we are all familiar with today was recorded by US and R&B producer Jerry Ragovoy. It is more directly […]