Abdullah Ibrahim Hamburg Tickets - Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

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Abdullah Ibrahim

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Abdullah Ibrahim, born in Cape Town, is a renowned South African pianist and composer known for blending jazz, African rhythms, gospel, and classical styles. His iconic works include "Mannenberg," "African Marketplace," and "Water from an Ancient Well." Ibrahim founded the Jazz Epistles, collaborated with Duke Ellington, and has been a central figure in global jazz for decades. A significant anti-apartheid figure, he recorded prolifically, utilizing varied ensembles and scoring films. His achievements include performing at Nelson Mandela's inauguration and receiving international acclaim for his influential compositions.