On June 15, 2026, Adolph Johannes Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim), previously known as Dollar Brand, died aged 91. He was musician (piano, saxophone, cello), composer and bandleader, especially known for “Mannenberg”, a jazz piece that became a notable anti-apartheid anthem. As leader he released 72 albums.
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Abdullah Ibrahim: Memories
In December 1973, “Philips” label released “Memories”, the 16th Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Tonstudio Bauer” in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was produced by Joachim Ernst Berendt.
Personnel:
- Abdullah Ibrahim – piano
- Kurt Rapp – engineer
- Martin Wieland – engineer
- Heyqlow Kobayashi – design
- Shoichi Yui – liner notes
Track listing:
- Township Sunday – Abdullah Ibrahim
- Our Son Tsakwe – Abdullah Ibrahim
- Love Song for Bea – Abdullah Ibrahim
- Memories – Eubie Blake
- Carnival – Dollar Brand
- Majestic Warriors – Todd Matshikiza
- Gafsa – Life Is for the Living, Death Is for Us All – Abdullah Ibrahim
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