Abdullah Ibrahim: A Brother with Perfect Timing Movie Review 1987

An unusual biography of the innovative jazz musician. Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) who left South Africa in the 1960s and integrated many different cultures into his music: African, Arabic, Oriental, European and American. The musician talks about his childhood, the spiritual implications behind his music and demonstrates parts of his music that he doesn't show in concert.

Distribution

Rhapsody Films, Inc., 46-2 Becket Hill Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371, Email: rhapsodyfilms@sbcglobal.net, URL: http://rhapsodyfilms.com

Available on VHS
Running time 90 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary Films, Music--Jazz, Biography

Director

Ekaya

Other

Abdullah Ibrahim