International jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, one of his country’s most celebrated musicians and cultural ambassadors, has died at the age of 91. The legendary pianist and composer died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in Germany following a short illness. The news was confirmed to IOL by his family on Monday. His death brings to […] The post International jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91 appeared first on The Namibian .

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, one of his country’s most celebrated musicians and cultural ambassadors, has died at the age of 91.

The legendary pianist and composer died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in Germany following a short illness.

The news was confirmed to IOL by his family on Monday.

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