The Cape Town International Jazz Festival makes its return this year and so too does the Greenmarket Square Free Concert.
This family-friendly tradition marks the beginning of the festivities at the Jazz Festival as far as performances go.
The entire week is dedicated to the arts with short courses facilitated by the festival in arts journalism and photography, among other things, being held in and around the city bowl.
The Free Concert, an alcohol-free gathering, showcases a fraction of the talent on offer at the festival to ensure all those who won’t be in attendance get a taste of the talents on offer.
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This year, Matt Bianco, Judith Sephuma, Kujenga, Micaela Kleinsmith, Jerome Rex, DJ Eazy and Sophia will headline the show.
On Thursday, 2 May 2024, at 4pm, this beloved festival will roar into motion once more.
The lineup is sure to entertain and captivate. Act such as DJ Eazy and Sophia, who at 11 years old is already an act to behold, are sure to provide a memorable performance along with the magical musings of Jerome Rex.
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The enchanting songstress Micaela Kleinsmith and the eclectic sounds of Kujenga already have people talking while a local empress of Afro-jazz, Judith Sepuma will once again demonstrate her expansive technique and artistry.
Cap this off with a legendary group from the 80s in Matt Bianco and you have a winning recipe ending in a flourish of their jazz and Latin pop sonics.
Executive Mayor Gordon Hill-Lewis has nothing but praise for the festival and high hopes for its return.
“The Cape Town International Jazz Festival has become a jewel in our city's events crown, showcasing the best of what Cape Town has to offer in terms of culture, hospitality, and our local talent as well as being the perfect backdrop for national and international artists," he says.
"We are very happy that the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is back in town and thrilled to welcome music lovers from near and far to Greenmarket Square for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of celebration and camaraderie.”
