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Errol Dyers

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Bio

Errol Dyers was a South African jazz guitarist and composer known for his unique blend of jazz, Cape Malay, and traditional African music. He began his professional music career in the 1970s and collaborated with notable South African jazz musicians such as Robbie Jansen and Abdullah Ibrahim. Dyers released several albums and won numerous accolades for his contributions to South African music. He passed away in 2017, leaving a legacy as an influential figure in the Cape jazz scene.

Discography

Albums⁶

A.B.R.E.M - Departed Friends2019 • AlbumTracks: 1

Best of Errol Dyers2003 • AlbumTracks: 14

Kou Kou Wa1999 • AlbumTracks: 12

Live at Mega Music - 1998-10-021998 • AlbumTracks: 8

Sonesta1997 • AlbumTracks: 8

Sonesta1997 • AlbumTracks: 8

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