Abdullah Ibrahim, SA Jazz Pioneer, Dies at 91
TL;DR
Abdullah Ibrahim, born Adolph Johannes Brand, the South African pianist and composer who helped define a distinct SA jazz sound, died at 91 in Germany after a short illness, surrounded by family; over eight decades and dozens of recordings, including the landmark Mannenberg, he linked jazz to South Africa’s struggle against apartheid after changing his name from Dollar Brand following his conversion to Islam.
- South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91 BBC
- Abdullah Ibrahim, Eminent South African Jazz Pianist, Dies at 91 The New York Times
- Abdullah Ibrahim, quiet giant of the jazz piano, has died at 91 NPR
- South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91 The Guardian
- South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness PBS
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