Reflecting on the profound impact of Abdullah Ibrahim's music, I share my personal journey through apartheid and the solace his melodies provided during the darkest times, writes the author.

The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.

L’élégant pianiste et compositeur sud-africain Abdullah Ibrahim est décédé ce lundi en Allemagne, âgé de 91 ans. Engagé contre l'apartheid, le protégé de Duke Ellington avait…