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Legendary Beninese musician Angélique Kidjo will be among the headliners of the 27th Standard Bank Joy of Jazz music festival. Photo: File

AFRICAN MUSIC FESTIVALS

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz reveals 2026 line-up as festival leans into legacy

From Angélique Kidjo to Thandiswa Mazwai, this year’s Joy of Jazz programme connects legacy acts with emerging voices across four curated stages

Kibo Ngowi

For Manana, touring is about more than performance. It’s about truth. “Live is the last real thing in music,” he says.

“Live is the last real thing”: Manana enters a warmer era

With live instruments and honest energy, Manana proves the stage is still where music tells the truth

Lesego Chepape

Soulful: Join Freshlyground and Manana for a soulful evening of
songs at Kirstenbosch on 18 January. Photo: Supplied

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

Diary: Freshlyground and Manana at Kirstenbosch Gardens; Cats at Teatro Montecasino; and Cape Wine Auction at Nederburg Wine Estate

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Kibo Ngowi