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A00003 - Abdullah Ibrahim, South African Became Jazz Master Whose "Mannenberg" Became an Anthem for the Anti-Apartheid Movement

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  88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 Abdullah Ibrahim Ibrahim in 2016 Background information Also known as Dollar Brand Born Adolph Johannes Brand 9 October 1934 Cape Town , South Africa Died 15 June 2026 (aged 91) Prien am Chiemsee , Bavaria, Germany Genres South African jazz , bebop , post-bop , folk Occupations Musician, composer, bandleader Instruments Piano, saxophone, cello Years active 1955–2026 Website Abdullahibrahim.co.za Spouse Sathima Bea Benjamin ​ ​ ( m. 1965; died 2013) ​ Children 2; including Jean Grae 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91 The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illness Benjamin Lee Mon 15 Jun 2026 13.03 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google The South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91. His family announced his death in a statement released on Monday....