Abdullah Ibrahim
South African pianist and composer (1934-2026) · South Africa · On the map · Musicians · Died at 91
Abdullah Ibrahim, previously known as Dollar Brand, was a South African pianist and composer.
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Bruno Ganz Abdullah produced Closed Circuit (1986)
Max Roach Duets: Streams of Consciousness
Archie Shepp Duets: Duet (1978)
Isaach de Bankolé Abdullah wrote Chocolat and No Fear, No Die
Gato Barbieri Duets: Hamba Khale!
Hanns Zischler Abdullah produced Closed Circuit (1986)- Pascale Lamche Directed Sophiatown (2003)
Nduduzo Makhathini Influenced by Abdullah- Edda Köchl-König Abdullah produced Closed Circuit (1986)
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His music reflects many of the musical influences of his childhood in the multicultural port areas of Cape Town, ranging from traditional African songs to the gospel of the AME Church and Ragas, to more modern jazz and other Western styles. Ibrahim is considered the leading figure in the subgenre of Cape jazz. Within jazz, his music particularly reflects the influence of Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington. He is known especially for "Mannenberg", a jazz piece that became a notable anti-apartheid anthem.
