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Friday 11 August 2017

Dollar Brand

Abdullah Ibrahim (born Adolph Johannes Brand on 9 October 1934)


South African Pianist and Composer, Dollar Brand, worked in South Africa during the 1950's, he then moved to Europe in the 1960's and recorded Albums with Duke Ellington. He continued working into the 1970's in South Africa and then the US. He remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: African marketplace, Whoza  Mtwana,  and Mannenberg (or Capetown fringe)  

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdullah_Ibrahim
Background information
Birth nameAdolph Johannes Brand
Also known asDollar Brand
Born9 October 1934 (age 82)
Cape Town, South Africa
GenresSouth African jazz,beboppost-bopfolk
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsPiano, saxophone, cello
Years active1955–present
Associated actsSathima Bea Benjamin,Jean Grae

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