Philip Tabane
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Philip Tabane | |
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Born | South Africa | 25 March 1934
Died | 18 May 2018 Pretoria, South Africa | (aged 84)
Genres | Jazz, South African music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
Instruments | Guitar |
Philip Tabane (25 March 1934[1][2] – 18 May 2018) was a South African musician, vocalist, jazz guitarist and band leader.
Tabane died in Pretoria at the age of 84.[3][4][5]
He led the group Malombo. His music was heavily influenced by his traditional Sepedi chants and rhythms which are reputed to have spiritual healing powers. His chants invoked the powers of departed ancestors.
References[]
- ^ "South Africa Mourns the Passing of Jazz Veteran Musical Genius Dr Philip Tabane".
- ^ "Philip Tabane & Malombo - Ke a Bereka (CD)".
- ^ "Dr Philip Tabane passes on, leaving malombo to the next generation". mg.co.za. 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Local jazz musician Philip Tabane has died - reports". channel24.co.za. 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Legendary musician Philip Tabane dies aged 84". ewn.co.za. 2018-05-18.
Categories:
- 1934 births
- 2018 deaths
- South African musicians
- South African musician stubs