Philip Tabane (25 March 1934[1][2] – 18 May 2018) was a South African musician, vocalist, jazz guitarist and band leader.
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Philip Tabane | |
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Born | (1934-03-25)25 March 1934 South Africa |
Died | 18 May 2018(2018-05-18) (aged 84) Pretoria, South Africa |
Genres | Jazz, South African music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
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.
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