Abdullah Ibrahim joins host Stephen Kallao

Jazz master Abdullah Ibrahim left South Africa in the 1960’s during apartheid, and under the stage name Dollar Brand, was signed by Duke Ellington. Now, at the age of 89, one of South Africa’s greatest jazz pianists is still creating fresh works and performing all over the world. On the next World Cafe, Abdullah joins us to look back on his remarkable career and his latest effort, a massive double album called 3

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Daniel Donato “Hi-Country” Reflector
Abdullah Ibrahim “Barakat” 3
Abdullah Ibrahim “Maraba” 3
The Jazz Epistles “Scullery Department” The Complete Recordings
Abdullah Ibrahim “African Dawn (Live)” The Enja Heritage Collection
Max Roach “The Durm Also Waltzes” Drums Unlimited
Abdullah Ibrahim “Krotoa – ” Crystal Clear” 3
Abdullah Ibrahim “Tuang Guru” 3
Dessa “Velodrome” WC Recoding
Citizen Cope “If There’s Love” Citizen Cope
John Lennon “#9 Dream” Walls And Bridges
Leif Vollebekk “Moondog” Revelation
Phosphorescent “Revelator” Revelator
Bob Marley & The Wailers “Positive Vibration” Rastaman Vibration
Future Islands “Seasons” WC Recording
Ginger Root “No Problems” SHINSENGUMI
Jellyfish “Joining A Fan Club” WC Recording
Paul McCartney “Uncle Albert / Admiral Ha Ram” Ram

Hour Two
The Jayhawks “Take Me With You” Hollywood Town Hall
Nada Surf “In Front of Me Now” Moon Mirror
Radio Head “Creep” Pablo Honey
The Black Keys “Beautiful People (Stay High)” Ohio Players
Sublime & Stick Figure “Feel Like That (feat. Bradley Nowell)” Feel Like That (single)
Lana Del Rey “Doin’ Time” Norman F-ing Rockwell
Elvis Costello And The Roots “Wake Me Up” WC Recording
Jane Siberry “Everything Reminds Me of My Dog” WC Recording
Alana Davis “32 Flavors” WC Recording
Laufey “From The Start” Bewitched
Tom Waits “New Coat of Paint” The Heart of Saturday Night
Rilo Kiley “Silver Lining” Under The Blacklight
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell “Bluebird Wine” Old Yellow Moon
Zach Bryan “Pink Skies” Pink Skies (single)
Bruce Springsteen “Mansion On The Hill” Nebraska
Sam Evian “Jacket” Plunge
Clairo “Sexy to Someone” Charm