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Oliver Mtukudzi: 'It's not me, it's the song': Despite his growing stature as one of Africa's superstars, Oliver Mtukudzi remains a humble man.
Vuvuzela Blues: Wynton blows it, Simphiwe soars: At what point are promoters going to realize that fading international stars don't need to headline our festivals when we've got our own talent?
Bra Hugh: Black to the Future: At 72, Hugh Masekela still outshines most other jazz performers, and he proved this at the Joy of Jazz on Friday night.
Wynton Marsalis strikes a mellow note: The legendary musician's modest comments are a far cry from his former firebrand notions of the definition of jazz.
Kwela Tebza: Pimp my pennywhistle: Getting politicians to pantsula and hanging with Hollywood celebrities -- the Kwela Tebza brothers find a lot of soul in the humblest of instruments.
First lady of song: Sibongile Khumalo will reveal a new musical project as the countdown to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz continues.
Riding the new wave of SA jazz: Bokani Dyer's sound is a strong, individual one and an emblem of the rise of a new wave of contemporary South Africa jazz voices.
Wynton brings Joy: The inclusion of Wynton Marsalis in this year's lineup is something of a coup for the Joy of Jazz organisers.
Jazz is also about 'jol': The Joy of Jazz Festival has been relatively successful when it comes to numbers -- now it is working on the vibe.
Home is where the music is: Simphiwe Dana's latest album is a meditative cry for freedom haunted by some of the most psychologically bruised African soul-jazz ballads.

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The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz brings some of the best local and international jazz talent to Johannesburg. Highlights this year include Wynton Marsalis, Bokani Dyer, Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi, McCoy Tyner and many more.

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Hitting the high notes

On the final night of the Joy of Jazz festival, the revered Wynton Marsalis shared the stage with homegrown talents such as Simphiwe Dana and Bokani Dyer, as well as Zimbabwean legend Oliver Mtukudzi.