I rescued this recording from the "bulk" pile at WYMS-FM many, many years ago. It was made as part of the "American Jazz Radio Festival" program. Unfortunately I have no recording information - not even a set list. I presume it was recorded around mid-1985. "Date Recorded" on the tape box is 10/12/85, but that's probably the date it was recorded from the satellite feed.
I've never been particularly "into" Abdullah Ibrahim, but I know many people are, so I hope they'll enjoy (I compressed the file at 320 kbps rather than my usual 192 for the audiophiles).
Coincidentally, Matt over at Matsuli Music has posted for a limited time another Abdullah Ibrahim album here. Get it while it's hot!
Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) - Live at the Smithsonian Institution
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) Live at the Smithsonian Institution
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You got to choose your entry point carefully or you can be put off (as with some other jazz) with some of the more introspective and "spiritual" pieces. IMO some of his finest recordings were made after he returned from exile (for the first time) in 1975/6 and he made a series issued by Rashid Valli's As-shams (The Sun) label. These include: Mannenberg, Soweto, African Herbs and Black Lightening. My recommendation for any newcomer is to get a copy of a CD African marketplace.
Matt: I agree. In fact, the recordings you mention are among my favorites by Abdullah Ibrahim.
Kalil: I'll be getting in touch shortly.
Whoa! Haven't checked your blog for a week and look what happened! Can't wait to get into all of this. Thanks again!
Much thanks for this one, John B.
Thank you!
I found your post on the Nigerian Super Blog.
I have never heard of Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand).
Thanks for the revelation.
Thank you very much, this is great!
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