South African jazz icon Abdullah
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South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91

South African jazz star Abdullah Ibrahim has died.

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Ibrahim, who also performed under the stage name Dollar Brand, was one of the leading artists of the Cape jazz genre. His composition "Mannenberg" became significant for the anti-apartheid movement and was performed by Ibrahim during Nelson Mandela's presidential inauguration in 1994.

Ibrahim also played in Sweden several times. He lived to be 91 years old.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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