This week we lost the great pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim — first known to many as “Dollar Brand” — who has died aged 91. We remember him from our After Dark discussion on South Africa in 1989. Here he is, in words and music.

ABDULLAH IBRAHIM
(Dollar Brand)
1934–2026
RIP

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