Jazz

Abdullah Ibrahim: A Celebration & Re:Brahim

Now entering his eighth decade, Abdullah Ibrahim has long ago established himself as a true master of jazz—whether in New York, London, Cape Town, or beyond. The pianist has accomplished two very ...
The Boston Globe

At 90, jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is still finding new ways to engage with music

South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim laughs when he remembers a gig he played shortly after he moved to America in 1965. “There was this club in New York and I suggested that I bring my trio,” ...
Jazz

Abdullah Ibrahim with the NDR Big Band: Ekapa Ludumo

Abdullah Ibrahim, aka Dollar Brand, born Adolph Johannes Brand, was born in Cape Town South Africa in 1934. He is credited with taking part in the first jazz recording session in South Africa, a date ...
WGBH

Abdullah Ibrahim on his new trio, meeting Duke Ellington, and his accidental anthem, "Mannenberg"

South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is performing at the Berklee Performance Center on Saturday November 16th, presented by Celebrity Series of Boston. Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson, hosts of ...
The Conversation

Abdullah Ibrahim: South Africa’s master pianist is going on a world tour at 90

Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s most distinguished pianist, was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. For his 90th birthday he is embarking on a new world tour. Christine Lucia has studied Ibrahim’s ...