On being an 'artist'

On being an 'artist'

24 Apr 2013 00:00 - Mpho Moshe Matheolane
True artistry is a rare skill because everyone seems to be wrapped up in "the hustle" nowadays, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
Motlanthe gets a double dose of free jazz

Motlanthe gets a double dose of free jazz

12 Apr 2013 00:00 - Percy Zvomuya
The sophisticated musical tastes of the deputy president were on show at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
The well-oiled wheels of CPT's jazz festival won't move away

The well-oiled wheels of CPT's jazz festival won't move away

08 Apr 2013 16:07 - Percy Zvomuya
The successful Cape Town International Jazz Festival has definitely become too big for its current venue; but it won't be going anywhere else.
M&G Newsroom: April 8 2013

Podcast | M&G Newsroom: April 8 2013

08 Apr 2013 00:00
The news that has everyone talking: All about the Central African Republic, the best and worst of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and more.
Cape Town jazz festival: A little bit of everything

Slideshow | Cape Town jazz festival: A little bit of everything

08 Apr 2013 13:57
This weekend marked the 14th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival, a two-day extravaganza celebrating the best in local and international talent.
Robert Glasper: More than just an experiment

Robert Glasper: More than just an experiment

08 Apr 2013 14:17 - Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Mpho Moshe Matheolane caught up with award-winning pianist and producer Robert Glasper at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
SA refugees flock to Cape's international jazz festival

SA refugees flock to Cape's international jazz festival

06 Apr 2013 13:03 - Percy Zvomuya
South African immigrants have arrived in the Cape Republic in droves in efforts to see their favourite jazz musicians live. Percy Zvomuya is there.
On meeting (MF) Doom, the man behind the mask

On meeting (MF) Doom, the man behind the mask

05 Apr 2013 19:18 - Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Mpho Moshe Matheolane had no idea the stranger he noticed sitting at the bar at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival was hip-hop master Doom.
CT International Jazz Fest: Two held for selling fake wristbands

CT International Jazz Fest: Two held for selling fake wristbands

05 Apr 2013 12:54 - Sapa
Two people have been arrested for allegedly selling fraudulent accreditation wristbands, Western Cape police said.
Press conference blues at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Press conference blues at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

05 Apr 2013 08:09 - Percy Zvomuya
Most press conferences are worth avoiding but the Cape Town International Jazz Festival's popularity makes this difficult, writes Percy Zvomuya.
Ten of the festival best

Ten of the festival best

05 Apr 2013 00:00 - Gwen Ansell
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival presents 39 acts over two nights across five stages. Try these picks for something a bit more unexpected.
For Cape Town’s jazz maestros, history is sacred

For Cape Town’s jazz maestros, history is sacred

05 Apr 2013 00:00 - Gwen Ansell
Local jazz veterans appearing at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival reflect on the city’s vibrant musical heritage.
All jazzed up - and boozed up too

All jazzed up - and boozed up too

04 Apr 2013 12:46 - Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Two things flow fairly easily during the Cape Town International Jazz Festival: great music, obviously, and an unwarranted supply of alcohol.
Jill Scott to headline at the Cape Town jazz festival

Jill Scott to headline at the Cape Town jazz festival

29 Jan 2013 18:22 - Lisa Van Wyk
Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter-poet Jill Scott has been confirmed to perform at this year's Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
The beat goes on

Video | The beat goes on

03 Apr 2012 12:14
Some of the highlights of this year's Cape Town International Jazz Festival and chat to festival director Billy Domingo about the globally acclaimed event.