5 Facts About Abdullah Ibrahim's Ekaya Recording

Recorded at Van Gelder Studio The album Ekaya was recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Engineered by Rudy Van Gelder The session was engineered by Rudy Van Gelder, whose studio is famous for its distinctive acoustic sound.

Features a septet Ibrahim assembled a seven-piece ensemble for this recording, blending South African jazz with American hard bop.

Released in 1989 Ekaya came out in 1989, marking a return to a larger group format after years of solo and small-group work.

Title means “home” in Zulu The word “Ekaya” translates to “home” in Zulu, reflecting Ibrahim’s musical and cultural roots.