Abdullah Ibrahim

Abdullah Ibrahim

South Africa South AfricamusicianMaleb. 19347.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Abdullah Ibrahim is a celebrated South African pianist and composer who has significantly contributed to the global jazz scene. He was recognized at the African Jazz Series Concert 2025 for his pioneering work that blends traditional African music with jazz, showcasing the continent's musical diversity.

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Abdullah Ibrahim was a towering figure of Cape Jazz and one of the most influential voices in international jazz.

Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa's jazz icon, dies at 91
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
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Abdullah Ibrahim was a prominent musician known for his complex identity and the iconic composition 'Mannenberg'.

Abdullah Ibrahim didn't want you to request ‘Mannenberg’
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
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Abdullah Ibrahim is one of the talented cyclists participating in a training camp in Spain.

«الشارقة الرياضي» ينظم معسكراً في إسبانيا لثلاثة دراجين موهوبين
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-12-19
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Abdullah Ibrahim is the Director of the Customer Happiness Center at the General Administration of Administrative Affairs in Dubai Police.

«901» في شرطة دبي يتعامل مع  542 ألف حالة خلال النصف الأول
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-09-07
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Abdullah Ibrahim was another South African musician who preceded The Blue Notes in exile.

Louis Moholo, flamboyant batteur sud-africain, est mort
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-06-24
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Abdullah Ibrahim is a musician who emigrated to Europe and is associated with the South African jazz movement.

Sudafrica jazz in "Paradiso"
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2025-05-05
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Abdullah Ibrahim noted that the employment exhibition was very successful.

زخم وظيفي في ختام «طموح الظفرة»
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-05-03
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Abdullah Ibrahim is a global legend with whom Sydney Mavundla has collaborated.

When every day is Sunday – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
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Abdullah Ibrahim has given younger musicians like Kyle Shepherd the opportunity to grow from his artistic influence.

The long shadow of Ernest Cole – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-03-14
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The event honoured legendary pioneers such as Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Manu Dibango, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Miriam Makeba.

PF Music unites African talents at jazz concert
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-03-02
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