Marabi music is one of the biggest musical influences for the generations of musicians like Abdullah Ibrahim (former Dollar Brand), Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa, Kippie Moeketsi etc, who were prominent in the 50s and are still big acts the world over, except for the late Kippie. These four greats were together known as Jazz Epistles in the 50s together with drummer ?. The first South African Jazz band to ever record a professional album when Jazz was the order of the day in the South African and American music scene. The influence of American Jazz was also evident in the many bands that were formed following the American format.
Kippie Moketsi’s was honored with a legendary Jazz venue in Joburg named after him, run by artist, Sipho Hotsitx Mabuze, who’s also a popular international South African name and has been on top of his game for the last three decades. The popular underdog jazz venue was a popular spot for years until its sad closure in 2007.
LISTEN TO JAZZ EPISTLES ON HERITAGE RADIO
BUY JAZZ EPISTLES, ABDULLAH IBRAHIM, JONAS GWANGWA, HUGH MASEKELA,
KIPPIE MOEKETSI
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