Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya

Abdullah Ibrahim Born 9 October 1934 In Cape Town South Africa Formerly Known As Adolph Johannes Brand And As Dollar Brand Is A South African Pianist And Composer. His Music Reflects Many Of The Musical Influences Of His Childhood In The Multicultural Port Areas Of Cape Town Ranging From Traditional African Songs To The Gospel Of The AME Church And Ragas To More Modern Jazz And Other Western Styles. Within Jazz His Music Particularly Reflects The Influence Of Thelonious Monk And Duke Ellington. With His Wife The Jazz Singer Sathima Bea Benjamin He Is Father To The New York Underground Rapper Jean Grae As Well As To A Son Tsakwe. read less