Norwich Jazz Festival:National Youth Jazz Orchestra presents Abdullah Ibrahim Tribute @ EPIC Studios
Norwich Jazz Festival presents National Youth Jazz Orchestra presents Abdullah Ibrahim Tribute
Part of Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Please note that this is a ‘Norwich Arts Centre presents’ event at EPIC Studios, 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich NR3 1JD.
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) present their new project celebrating the legacy of Abdullah Ibrahim and the sounds of South African township jazz. Township Jazz became a unique and powerful mix of traditional African rhythms, gospel harmonies, and the big-band energy of swing and bebop. It was both a celebration of cultural resilience and a protest against oppression, reflecting the struggles and hopes of Black South Africans.
Abdullah Ibrahim’s music embodies both joy and protest, blending Township Jazz with global influences. His compositions, like the iconic ‘Mannenberg’, became anthems of resilience, unity, and liberation during the anti-apartheid struggle. His legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians worldwide, including many of the Emerging Professionals that form NYJO today.

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- At EPIC Studios on Tue 19 May 2026 @ 8:00 PM
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- At EPIC Studios on Tue 19 May 2026 @ 8:00 PM
£15 adv | £14 adv conc | £6.50 under 26 | £17.50 doors
Save between £1.50-£3.50+ per ticket and 10% off the bar. Visit our 'Support Us' page to join today. FREE for under 26s.
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Open from 7pm