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Covid-19 cancellations hurt artists

Article Zaza Hlalethwa, Lester Kiewit & Kwanele Sosibo - 19 Mar 2020

Artist have criticised the minister’s lack of vision; meanwhile, small businesses are also being hit hard

Covid-19 concerns close doors on Cape’s money-spinning events

Article Lester Kiewit - 15 Mar 2020

The Two Oceans ultramarathon is latest in a slew of high-profile gatherings to be cancelled due to the pandemic

Lady Zamar: Is a woman’s word ever good enough on its own?

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 3 Mar 2020

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

Slice of life: Rest easy, Roy

Article Marcus Wyatt Guest Author - 9 Nov 2018

'He had beauty in him and perhaps more than just a little darkness'

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Keep walking: Mulatu Astatke remains a musician in motion

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2018

The Ethiopian jazz master continues to attract attention with his very own blend of Ethio-Jazz

Cramped festival, hot music and all that jazz

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 3 Apr 2017

The Cape Town Jazz Festival needn't rely on vibe and, even though some stages are a sonic nightmare, the music carries the event.

Best of the jazz fest in Cape Town this weekend

Article Sindi-Leigh McBride - 28 Mar 2017

Sindi-Leigh McBride recommends who to look out for at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

Cape Town Jazz Fest 2016: Line up promises to dazzle fans

Article Gwen Ansell - 14 Oct 2015

Some local jazz heavyweights and a clutch of crowd pullers are setting the right tone for next year's festival.

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Cape Town International Jazz Festival: Groove with Amel Larrieux

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Nov 2014

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, DJs and all that jazz

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Mar 2014

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.

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Breaking sound barriers for the love of ‘jazz’

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Mar 2014

Young musicians from South Africa and abroad are set to up the ante with exciting new vibes at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

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CTIJF: Reflecting a nation in pro/regress

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2014

As SA celebrates its 20th year of democracy and approaches the general elections, how has Cape Town's jazz fest moved with the times?

CTIJF: Fashion and all that jazz

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2014

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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DON’T MISS THIS: CT Jazz Fest public debate on music policies

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2014

Join a public debate to figure out what policies we should be seeking to grow live music in South Africa.

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CPT International Jazz Festival announces line-up

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Dec 2013

Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu has been announced to perform at this year's Cape Town jazz festival, along with Kenny Garret, Haitus Kaioyote and more.

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