Abdullah Ibrahim - Musician, Pianist African Jazz, jazz, klopse and goema - International

Legendary South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, who has just been nominated for two South African Music Association (SAMA) awards, will be giving two rare performances with the New York-based band Ekaya in May. Ibrahim has been nominated as Best Male Artist and Best Traditional Jazz Album for his solo piano album, Senzo. The SAMA winners will be announced at Sun City on May 2.

Abdullah Ibrahim

ABDULLAH Ibrahim, born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1934, remembers hearing traditional African songs, religious music and jazz as a child - all of which are reflected in his music. He received his first piano lessons in 1941 and became a professional musician in 1949 (Tuxedo Slickers, Willie Max Big Band). In 1959 he met alto saxophone player Kippi Moeketsi who convinced him to devote his life to music. He meets and soon marries South African jazz vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin in 1965.

Abdullah Ibrahim

The newest album is "Cape Town Revisited" , recorded live in Cape Town. The piano of A.I. is featured with Marcus McLaurine (b) and George Gray (dr) and added is the fiery trumpet of South African Feya Faku on several tracks.

A great honor has been bestowed on Abdullah Ibrahim when the renowned Gresham College in London invited him to give several lectures and concerts (beginning in October 2000 at Canary Wharf). Among his predecessors at the famed institution which looks back at a history of 500 years are John Cage, Luciano Berio, Xenakis.

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Abdullah Ibrahim - Musician, Pianist African Jazz, jazz, klopse and goema - International