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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
4 min read
At the top of his voice: Musician and vocalist Siyabonga Mthembu is the leader of the band The Brother Moves On. (Tseliso Monaheng)
BOKANI DYER

Siyabonga Mthembu: Musical prayers said by hymn-self

The self-described ‘performance artist who happens to sing’ speaks to us about his work

  • Fezokuhle Mthonti
7 min read