5 Key Facts About Abdullah Ibrahim’s Water from an Ancient Well

Recorded in 1985 The album was recorded in 1985 and originally released the following year.

Released on Enja Records in 1986 Enja Records, a German label, first issued the album in 1986.

Later reissued in the US by Black Hawk The US domestic reissue came later on the Black Hawk label.

A solo piano album Ibrahim performs solo on piano throughout the record.

Draws from South African musical traditions The compositions reflect Ibrahim’s roots in South African jazz and spirituals.