Jazz Festival
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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…
Nedbank Montreux Jazz Festival – Music has the power to unite, inspire and uplift
“Music has the power to unite, inspire, and uplift. Supporting Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek reflects Nedbank’s commitment to creating shared value for artists, audiences,…
Lumanyano Mzi: From Cape Town to the world
Cape Town prodigy Lumanyano Mzi returns home to share the musical flair that carried him to global stages
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival makes it’s return
The 21st Cape Town based international Jazz festival is returning in March 2023, after a three year absence
ANC KZN leader Mabuyakhulu charged with corruption over jazz festival corruption
Mike Mabuyakhulu has been released on R50 000 bail after being arrested for corruption over R28-million in provincial government funding