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Philip Tabane (25 March 1934 – 18 May 2018) was a musician, vocalist, jazz guitarist and band leader.
He was born in rural Ga Ramotshegoa northeast of Pretoria into a family of guitarists. His mother was a spiritual healer. Philip Tabane: the African musical genius who played for the spirit Gwen Ansell, The Conversation, 21 May 2018
He led the group Malombo, sometimes also known as The Malombo Jazzmen, His music was heavily influenced by Sepedi chants and rhythms which are reputed to have spiritual healing powers. His chants invoked the powers of departed ancestors. His music was very popular among participants in the early years of the Black Consciousness Movement. Looking Through Philosophy in Black: Memoirs, Mabogo More, 2018
Tabane had significant international success and played with musicians of the calibre of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. Philip Tabane: the African musical genius who played for the spirit Gwen Ansell, The Conversation, 21 May 2018
He died in Pretoria at the age of 84.
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