Explore the life and legacy of Abdullah Ibrahim, the Cape Town-born pianist who transformed his identity and music after embracing Islam, and discover how his spiritual journey resonated with audiences worldwide.

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,…

“Descoberto” por Duke Ellington, tornou-se uma referência do jazz ao expandir-lhe a linguagem. Preocupou-se, entre outras coisas, em vincar-lhe as raízes africanas. Tinha ainda…

Mit «Mannenberg» schrieb der als Dollar Brand bekannt gewordene Pianist Musikgeschichte. Auch Zürich hatte einen Anteil an seiner Karriere.

Seine Musik gab Nelson Mandela in der Haft neuen Lebensmut, in seinen Kompositionen vermischte er Jazz mit afrikanischen Stilen: Nun ist der Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim mit 91 Jahren…

Abdullah Ibrahim's music transcended race, language and geography, becoming a beacon of dignity, resilience and freedom.

Abdullah Ibrahim, a musical titan, has passed away, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of jazz and South African culture, reflective of both struggle and triumph.

The pianist and bandleader, who has died aged 91, had an inimitable style where bright, guileless melody met a fearless improvisational impulse

Pioneering musician composed, performed globally and received major honours

Discover the life and legacy of South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim through a selection of insightful books that delve into his music, spirituality and the political…

The CTIJF is especially honoured to have formed part of the final chapter of Ibrahim's extraordinary musical journey.

Abdullah Ibrahim (1934-2026): De pionier van de ‘Cape Jazz’, een mix van Afrikaanse en Amerikaanse muziektradities, componeerde het officieuze volkslied van de…

Explore the profound legacy of Abdullah Ibrahim through the lens of cultural memory, as Barry Gilder reflects on their shared experiences and the loss of iconic figures in the…

Explore the life and legacy of Abdullah Ibrahim, the Cape Town-born pianist who transformed his identity and music after embracing Islam, and discover how his spiritual journey…