His life in music was a struggle against narrow definitions - of ‘race’, instrumental appropriateness and musical genre.

Ismail Mohamed-Jan - better known by South African jazz fans as Pops Mohamed - has passed away at the age of 75. His life in music represented a struggle against narrow, oppressive definitions - of ...

South African musical icon Pops Mohamed, a master multi-instrumentalist, died on 4 December 2025. His passing leaves a void ...

SAMRO is saddened by the passing of legendary South African multi-instrumentalist and musical visionary Pops Mohamed (Ismail ...

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Composer/Pianist Gregory Golub Unveils Third Original Jazz Album — 'African And Other Jazz Passions’. Posted in “Recording” column. Published: December 5, 2025 @ All About Jazz ...

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Tributes pour in for Pops Mohamed, the revered South African musician who dedicated his life to preserving and evolving ...

Jazz Generations Initiative Connects Jazz Scenes In New York & New Orleans, Announces Initial Programming. Posted in “Award / Grant” column. Published: December 4, 2025 @ All About Jazz ...

New England Conservatory continues its fall season with a wide-ranging Small Ensemble Festival presented by the ...

On this special edition of Here and Now, we pay tribute to African American legends and the younger generation preparing to ...

South Africa is grieving the death of Pops Mohamed, the celebrated multi-instrumentalist and cultural custodian whose five-decade career shaped the nation’s music landscape.