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Ancient Africa is an album by Abdullah Ibrahim, recorded in concert in 1972.

Ancient Africa
Live album by Abdullah Ibrahim
Released	1974
Recorded	June 1972
Venue	Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
Genre	Jazz
Label	JAPO

Recording and music

The album was recorded in concert at Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, in June 1972.[1] The material is a long medley of originals played on the piano, with an encore played on the flute.[2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

Ancient Africa was released on LP in 1974 by JAPO Records,[1] part of ECM Records.[4] A reviewer for ECM commented that, "As with so much of Ibrahim's output, an underlying propulsion lends sanctity to the overarching message."[2]

Track listing

1. "Bra Joe from Kilimanjaro/Mamma/Tokai/Llanga/Cherry/African Sun" – 23:05
2. "African Sun [Continued]/Tintinyana/Xaba/Peace – Salaam/Air" – 21:55

Personnel

• Abdullah Ibrahim – piano, flute

References

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