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Kippie Moeketsi

South African saxophonist and jazz musician (1925-1983) · South Africa · On the map · Musicians · Died at 57

Jeremiah "Kippie" Morolong Moeketsi was a South African jazz musician, notable as an alto saxophonist. He is sometimes referred to as "the father of South African jazz" and as "South Africa's Charlie Parker".

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Awards

Order of Ikhamanga in Gold2026

About this person

He played with and influenced some of South Africa's great musicians, including Jonas Gwangwa, Abdullah Ibrahim, Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.

Country
South Africa
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1983 · aged 57