Legendary Jazz Musician Philip Tabane has died

A statement released by the South African Department of Arts and Culture local jazz musician Phillip Tabane has died.

The department made the announcement on Twitter: “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of one of South Africa’s most innovative Jazz Guitarists, described as a quintessential African performer Dr Philip Tabane. He held two honorary doctorates in music & was a part of Department of Arts and Culture’s Living Legends Legacy Programme.”

Checkout the Announcement

We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of one of South Africa's most innovative Jazz Guitarists, described as a quintessential African performer Dr Phillip Tabane. He held two honorary doctorates in music & was a part of @ArtsCultureSA's Living Legends Legacy Programme pic.twitter.com/usiKt4eqBa

— Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) May 18, 2018