
Basil Coetzee
Basil Coetzee was a notable South African saxophonist and a key figure in the country's jazz scene, known for his collaboration with Abdullah Ibrahim on the iconic track 'Mannenberg', which became an anthem of the anti-apartheid movement.
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Ibrahim recorded Mannenberg with saxophonists Basil Coetzee and Robbie Jansen.
Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa's jazz icon, dies at 91Mail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2026-06-19








