Philip Tabane

Philip Tabane (25 March 1934[1][2] – 18 May 2018) was a South African musician, vocalist, jazz guitarist and band leader.

Philip Tabane
Born(1934-03-25)25 March 1934
South Africa
Died18 May 2018(2018-05-18) (aged 84)
Pretoria, South Africa
GenresJazz, South African music
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentsGuitar

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
  1. http://www.waafrikaonline.com/2018/05/south-africa-mourns-passing-of-jazz.html
  2. https://raru.co.za/music/53356-philip-tabane-malombo-ke-a-bereka-cd
  3. "Dr Philip Tabane passes on, leaving malombo to the next generation". mg.co.za. 2018-05-18.
  4. "Local jazz musician Philip Tabane has died - reports". channel24.co.za. 2018-05-18.
  5. "Legendary musician Philip Tabane dies aged 84". ewn.co.za. 2018-05-18.
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