Abdullah Ibrahim

The Portfolio: Rafs Mayet

Article Rafs Mayet 1 - 15 Mar 2019

"He had a formidable reputation amongst photographers and would not hesitate to throw you out if you disturbed him onstage"

Folly to call mastery arrogance

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Apr 2018

A chance comment about Nduduzo Makhathini reveals the ignorant disdain in which many people hold those who succeed

The lovelight of Winnie Mandela

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 13 Apr 2018

The parallel destinies of an artist and her muse are telling of the fate of women in struggle

No more pain: Lala ngoxolo Bra Hugh Masekela

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Jan 2018

A raconteur par excellence and larger than life figure, Masekela takes to his grave a part of each and everyone of us.

Struggle songs let us be heard

Article Mbe Mbhele - 13 Oct 2017

Understanding how these are used to mobilise people will advance our democratic project

Jazz proves it knows no bounds

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Oct 2017

The Joy of Jazz’s venue was cumbersome but couldn’t constrain a genre that revels in flouting restrictions

The Lists: James Baldwin and SA jazz icons Abdullah Ibrahim and Moses Molelekwa

Article Arts Desk - 24 Feb 2017

The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and contributor Mandisa Mbelu

An evening with Dollar Brand

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Nov 2016

On entering, he appeared to walk with difficulty, possibly arthritic or hip problems, have beset the composer for “a hip king”.

Gifts from a jazz maestro – Abdullah Ibrahim

Article Sibongakonke Mama - 10 Dec 2015

Legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim returns to his beloved Cape Town to weave his storytelling magic.

DON’T MISS THIS: Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya in Jo’burg

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Mar 2014

Legendary jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim is to perform at The Lyric, along with this US band, Ekaya.

Jazz singer Sathima Bea Benjamin dead at 76

Article Percy Zvomuya - 21 Aug 2013

Renowned Capetonian vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin, who was launched onto the world's stage by jazz legend Duke Ellington, has died.

For Cape Town’s jazz maestros, history is sacred

Article Gwen Ansell - 5 Apr 2013

Local jazz veterans appearing at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival reflect on the city’s vibrant musical heritage.

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