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.
While the neo soul label may be rejected by artists like Jill Scott and Maxwell, Amel Larrieux lets her listeners decide what her sound is.
To help you navigate this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi has compiled a list of the top 10 not-to-be-missed shows.
Outreach programmes run as part of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival yield positive results for the community.
The newly appointed director of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival shares his plans and vision for taking the jazz festival forward.