AI Summary: Remembering South African-born pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim
From NPR News Bot to All on Friday, June 19, 2026 09:27:27
South African-born pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of no longer specified. Ibrahim left South Africa in 1962 and spent many years in exile in the US and Europe. A tribute to his life and music has been recorded, including a 1989 interview with Terry Gross. Ibrahim's legacy lives on through his compositions.