Abdullah Ibrahim

South Africa

Born: 13 October 1934

Years Active: 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000

Genres: Jazz, International

Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Modal Music, African Folk, Africa, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Modern Creative, Free Jazz, World Fusion, Highlife, Afro-Pop, Township Jazz, African Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Big Band/Swing

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The melodic sounds of South Africa are fused with the improvisation of jazz and the technical proficiency of classical music by South Africa-born pianist Dollar Brand or, as he's called himself since converting to Islam in 1968, Abdullah Ibrahim. Since attracting international acclaim as a member of the Jazz Epistles, one of South Africa's first jazz bands, Ibrahim has continued to explore new ground with his imaginative playing. Exposed to a variety of music as a youngster, including traditional African music, religious songs, and jazz, Ibrahi...

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