Witnessing his fans dancing to ‘Burn Out’ proved to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse his enduring power. The legend talks about his energy-filled performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, his spiritual foundation and the evolution of South African jazz.
Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are inseparable
Co-director Georgia Jones says the festival’s future depends on championing African artists, drawing younger audiences and making space for genres like amapiano without losing its core identity
Blending R&B, soul and jazz, Lordkez arrives at CTIJF with a clearer sense of identity and a growing reputation as a compelling live performer.
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
From jazz legends to amapiano pioneers, CTIJF 2026 reflects a festival evolving with the times while remaining rooted in its rich cultural legacy
Two major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape’s music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution.
Rashid Lombard, legendary photojournalist and jazz aficionado, has died at 74 — leaving behind a legacy of resistance, rhythm and relentless storytelling
This weekend in Cape Town tells me jazz’s future is brighter than ever.
From Joburg CBD dives of the 1980s to the Cape Town jazz fest, Hilton Schilder has been ahead of the curve
Here are Friday editor Charles Leonard’s 10 picks of the festival
Last year, South African jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli released her album Rainbow Revisited on International Anthem Records, to great acclaim. But what does it feel like to translate the album to the stage?
Let the music of Zoe Modiga guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment
Like it’s theme, the festival will look to be refreshed after Covid
Swiss musician Banz Oester will be visiting South Africa with his quartet The Rainmakers to promote their new album
For a man to whom music was a mission, the local industry ultimately proved too narrow
Steve Dyer reflects on jazz musician Bheki Mseleku’s contribution to the canon
Hip-hop artist DOOM passed away in October, but the world found out only last week. Mpho Moshe Matheolane met the man himself in 2013
Artist have criticised the minister’s lack of vision; meanwhile, small businesses are also being hit hard
The Two Oceans ultramarathon is latest in a slew of high-profile gatherings to be cancelled due to the pandemic
After news that house songstress Lady Zamar opened a rape case against hip-hop crooner Sjava, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival has removed him from its 2020 lineup
‘He had beauty in him and perhaps more than just a little darkness’
The Ethiopian jazz master continues to attract attention with his very own blend of Ethio-Jazz
The Cape Town Jazz Festival needn’t rely on vibe and, even though some stages are a sonic nightmare, the music carries the event.
Sindi-Leigh McBride recommends who to look out for at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Some local jazz heavyweights and a clutch of crowd pullers are setting the right tone for next year’s festival.
The Claude Cozens Trio and US singer Amel Larrieux are some of many musicians announced to play at the annual, weekend-long event in March next year.
Fans have flooded in to see the likes of Jonas Gwangwa, Kirk Whalum, Mi Casa and Snarky Puppy at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Young musicians from South Africa and abroad are set to up the ante with exciting new vibes at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
As SA celebrates its 20th year of democracy and approaches the general elections, how has Cape Town’s jazz fest moved with the times?
Young designers Julia M’Poko and Ernest Mahomane will show six looks at the "Fashion and All That Jazz" show as part of the Cape Town Jazz Festival.
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