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Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim lights up Artscape

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Some of the city's finest musicians came together at Artscape, turning the memorial concert for Abdullah Ibrahim into a masterclass in groove, soul, and improvisation.
Some of the city's finest musicians came together at Artscape, turning the memorial concert for Abdullah Ibrahim into a masterclass in groove, soul, and improvisation.Picture: Fuad Esack

Pictured are some of the talented artists who performed at the memorial concert for Cape Town jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim at Artscape. Each artist brought their unique style to the stage, with live performances complemented by rare archival photographs, vintage footage, and spoken word from the maestro himself..

Saxophonists Buddy Wells and Duncan Johnson, the tenor sax horn section leader, perform alongside flautist Danel Murcott during the memorial concert honouring Cape Town jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim at Artscape.
Saxophonists Buddy Wells and Duncan Johnson, the tenor sax horn section leader, perform alongside flautist Danel Murcott during the memorial concert honouring Cape Town jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim at Artscape.Picture: Fuad Esack
Vocalist Nicholas Miso delivers a spellbinding performance, filling the Artscape Opera House with soulful, haunting melodies during Monday's memorial concert celebrating the life and legacy of Cape Town jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim.
Vocalist Nicholas Miso delivers a spellbinding performance, filling the Artscape Opera House with soulful, haunting melodies during Monday's memorial concert celebrating the life and legacy of Cape Town jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim.Picture: Fuad Esack
Drummer Annemie Nel keeps the rhythm flowing during Monday's memorial concert celebrating the life and legacy of Cape Town jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim.
Drummer Annemie Nel keeps the rhythm flowing during Monday's memorial concert celebrating the life and legacy of Cape Town jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim.Picture: Fuad Esack
Bassist Shaun Johannes poised to play the double bass at Monday’s memorial concert.
Bassist Shaun Johannes poised to play the double bass at Monday’s memorial concert.Picture: Fuad Esack
Guitarist Bradley Prince brings a smooth, understated energy to the stage during Monday’s memorial concert at the Artscape Opera House
Guitarist Bradley Prince brings a smooth, understated energy to the stage during Monday’s memorial concert at the Artscape Opera HousePicture: Fuad Esack
Dylan Tabisher laying down deep, steady lines during Monday’s memorial concert at Artscape
Dylan Tabisher laying down deep, steady lines during Monday’s memorial concert at ArtscapePicture: Fuad Esack
Musical director Ramon Alexander hits all the right notes at Monday's memorial concert at Artscape.
Musical director Ramon Alexander hits all the right notes at Monday's memorial concert at Artscape.Picture: Fuad Esack