Ancient Africa (album)
# Ancient Africa (album)

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

## Recording and music

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

## Release and reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

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

## Track listing

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

## Personnel

* Abdullah Ibrahim – piano, flute
