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Forty years of fire: Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse ignites Cape Town Jazz Fest
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…
Fatoumata Diawara channels ancestry and activism in Cape Town
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…
Reinventing the Cape Town International Jazz Festival without losing the jazz
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…
Lordkez brings R&B-rooted sound to Cape Town International Jazz Festival debut
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.
Amel Larrieux talks lifelong dream and her favourite SA artists
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.
The Top 10 acts to watch at CTIJF
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.
Billy Domingo sings a sweet tune for the jazz festival’s future
The newly appointed director of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival shares his plans and vision for taking the jazz festival forward.
Music schools pump up young hearts and minds
Outreach programmes run as part of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival yield positive results for the community.