His mother played piano in a church, the musical style of which would remain an influence; in addition, he learned to play several genres of music during his youth in Cape Town, including "marabi", "mbaqanga", and American jazz.
His mother played piano in a church, the musical style the hymnal music she played would remain an influence on Ibrahim. In addition, he learned to play several genres of music during his youth in Cape Town, including "marabi", "mbaqanga", and American jazz.