Jazz Epistles – Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela reunite
For two nights, June 15 and 16, legendary icons Ibrahim and Masekela will each perform their individual sets on stage at Emperors Palace.
They will then collaborate in a much anticipated never-been-experienced-before grand finale.
However, this time it will be done in a modern and colorful South Africa they could have only dreamt of in their days together.
After years in exile and liberated South Africa it is only now, for the first time in 60 years that these two iconic jazz instrumentalists, icons and South African global jazz ambassadors – Abdullah Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela – will reunite and perform on one stage.
In solidarity and recognition of all those who were a part of the historical 1976 youth march, the Jazz Epistles are reuniting to celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the June 16 uprising.
The Jazz Epistles were South Africa’s earliest most influential jazz (bebop) band.
This was an all-black, all-esteemed band of young, swaggered men consisting of these world-famous names.
Their adoring fans were mesmerised by their yellows, blues and reds resonating as the piece strolls, swims, dips and swings.
Their music filled the dusty streets of the townships and fired the hearts of the youth who were adamant to stand up for a South Africa that is free and fair.
The electric high life of the Jazz Epistles was short-lived after a group spat.
