Tributes have poured in from across South Africa and the world following the death of legendary jazz pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim at the age of 91. The Cape Jazz pioneer, best known for classics such as Mannenberg, died peacefully in Germany after a short illness. Political leaders, musicians and cultural institutions have hailed his immense contribution to music, culture and the anti-apartheid struggle.

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…