Hard to believe, but it's been 10 years since South Africa abolished apartheid. In this roundup of world-music releases, we look at two new albums by South African artists, as well as other recently released collections.

Miriam Makeba, ``Reflections'' (Heads Up Africa)  The last time ``Mama Africa'' came to town, she didn't  seem completely herself. Suffering from spine problems, she limped gingerly onstage at the Irvine Barclay Theatre and didn't hold her high notes for long

Well, Makeba is back with a new album, but it's not really all that new. As the title would suggest, ``Reflections'' is an assemblage of her best,  rearranged and redelivered for a new generation. After all, it was during the 1950s and '60s that the South African singer had her biggest effect in this country

Makeba breathes new life into these compositions, starting with the sprightly “Iyaguduza” and continuing with her signature hits “Pata Pata” and “Click Song.” “African Convention” revives the Pan-African, activist spirit of the '60s, while “Love Tastes Like Strawberries” and “Quit It” are wonderful, wandering, jazzy works

This album benefits from crisp and creative instrumental backups and accompaniment. For those unfamiliar with Mama Africa's contributions, ``Reflections'' is an excellent testimony to her talent. For longtime fans, it's a welcome re-presentation of her impressive, and age-defying, abilities.--Richard Chang