South African Jazz Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91
South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, his family announced on Monday. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.
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South African Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91
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