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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Abdullah Ibrahim

Angel Romero January 7, 2019 No Comments Abdullah IbrahimSouth AfricaSouth African music

Some knew him as Dollar Brand, others by his adopted moniker of Abdullah Ibrahim, which he began using in the late 1960s after his conversion…

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World Music institute to Present Masters of African Music

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2017 No Comments Abdullah IbrahimAfrican musicEkayaHailu MergiaHugh MasekelaMahmoud AhmedSeun Kutiworld music

The World Music institute will present top African world music artists in New York City as part of its Masters of African Music series. Acclaimed…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Abdullah Ibrahim

Angel Romero April 18, 2016 No Comments Abdullah IbrahimJazzSouth African musicworld music

Some still know him as Dollar Brand, others by his adopted moniker of Abdullah Ibrahim, which he began using in the late 1960s after his…

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