Jazz Epistles

The Jazz Epistles was a pioneering South African jazz band formed in 1960, featuring renowned musicians like Abdullah Ibrahim (then Dennis Lalouette) and Kippie Moeketsi. They are celebrated for blending traditional jazz styles with local South African sounds, helping to elevate jazz on the international stage. Their music reflected the cultural vibrancy and political struggles of apartheid-era South Africa, making them influential in both jazz history and the broader fight for social justice. Although their active period was brief, their legacy endures as a symbol of artistic resilience and innovation.