Abdullah Ibrahim: South Africa jazz legend dies at 91
BBC · 15 Jun 2026

Abdullah Ibrahim: South Africa jazz legend dies at 91

Abdullah Ibrahim, who helped define a genre of South African jazz music, has died at the age of 91, his family has said. He "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in Germany, after a short illness", according to a statement released on behalf of the family. His "creations honoured the Sou


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Abdullah Ibrahim, a pivotal figure in South African jazz, has passed away at the age of 91 in Germany. His contributions to music celebrated the rich cultural heritage of South Africa.


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