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20. Feb. 2024 · Abdullah Ibrahim, an esteemed figure in South Africa’s jazz scene, has set the stage for an unforgettable return to his homeland after a 5-year hiatus. The jazz maestro, renowned globally for his virtuoso piano performances and compositions, has unveiled concert dates for April 2024.
Vor 2 Tagen · Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s most distinguished pianist and a world-respected master musician, was born in 1934 in Cape Town and baptized Adolph Johannes Brand. His early musical memories were of traditional African Khoi-san songs and the Christian hymns, gospel tunes and spirituals that he heard from his grandmother, who was pianist for the local African Methodist Episcopalian church ...
Abdullah Ibrahim’s spiritual and very melodic South African folk music is always worth hearing and his individuality remains quite impressive. This set, recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, features the pianist (who also plays a bit of soprano and adds his emotional voice to the proceedings) with his longtime altoist Carlos Ward, bassist Essiet […]
Abdullah Ibrahim. Legendary South African jazz musician (mostly piano and saxophone), born as Adolph Johannes Brand in Cape Town in 1934. He was given the "Dollar" nickname due his regular purchases of jazz LPs from US-American soldiers as a youth, and when he converted to Islam in 1968 he changed his name to Abdullah Ibrahim -- although he ...
11. Okt. 2023 · At the age of 88, South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim’s music is as vital, creative and important as ever. The Germany-based composer, looking forward to the release of his latest album next year, shares more in this exclusive interview with FORBES AFRICA. A gentle breeze plays with fresh soft green leaves in the early morning […]
20. Feb. 2024 · Abdullah Ibrahim returns home to South Africa after a five-year absence to give a series of landmark concerts in April 2024. The limited events will include a highlight in Cape Town where he first professionally performed aged just 16 at the iconic City Hall. Event Dates 12 April – Cape Town, City Hall 14 April […]
30. Juni 2019 · Abdullah Ibrahim: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. March 9, 2022 • This performance by the celebrated South African pianist and NEA Jazz Master reflects on the past and helps clarify the present.
