It is scheduled from September 15 to 17 at the Sandton Convention Center, in Johannesburg – Africas’ Greatest City- a ‘bold and pulsating metropolis’.
Over three days, come and witness 35 exclusive shows on four melodic stages!
The line-up boasts local and international stars from Lira, bra Sipho “Hotstix”Mabuse, Houston Person, Jonathan Butler featuring Gerald Albright, Ranee Lee, sis S’Bongile Khumalo, Feya Faku featuring Swiss Unit, Sounds of Love, Ringo and Judith Sephuma, among others.
Also gracing our shores is Ester Rada, who reflects her Ethiopian and Israel upbringing. She says she looks up to the likes of musical giants Nina Simone and queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for inspiration.
She will perform songs from her album ‘Life Happens’. Catch her live at the Mbira Stage on Friday, alongside the likes of our own Lira and Sounds of Love from US.
I conducted a brief interview with a Soweto group Kitchen Mess- that comprises of four young male lads, who were part of the delegation that crossed our borders to the exotic Mozambique this past weekend; as part of Gauteng Tourism marketing strategy to tap on the Mozambican market.
According to the group, they were part of the Joy of Jazz developmental programme in 2012, and since then, have not looked back as they’ve been booked to perform and be the opening act for the likes of Kenny Latimore, etc.
The Protea Glen four-some believe the world is their oyster and would take any opportunity presenting itself and hopefully, perform for a sold out crowds during the JoJ in no distant future.
How dare we forget that one of the oldest profession’s in the world: ladies of the night will be smiling all the way to the banks for the next three or more days in the City that never sleeps!
Tickets for the Joy of Jazz range from R500 on Thursday (15) and day pass for Friday or Saturday R750.
For weekend pass for Friday and Saturday R1250.
For complete line-up of artists, times and programme visit www.joyofjazz.co.za
As part of the festivals developmental programme, catch the following workshops for free scheduled:
*15 September
11:00-13:00
Central Joburg College
Highveld and Shaft 17 Road
Crown Mines
Contact person Talent Khosa: 011 274 0913/ 082 789 5932 or 071 606 1115
Artist: Houston Person
*15 September
South West Gauteng College, 5604 Van Onselen Road Dobsonville, Roodepoort
Contact person Mapulane: 082 495 7352
11:00-13:00
Artist: Ranee Lee
*15 September
Tshwane School of Music,214 Willy Stewart Street Eerterust, Tshwane
Contact person Freddy Arendse 012 365 1513/ 082 376 5308/ 082 828 6104
From 11 to 13:00
Artists: Bob James
*16 September
Music Academy of Gauteng, Cnr Putfontein & Noord Avenue Cloverdene, Benoni
Contact person Steven: 011 969 6072, 082 681 5033
From 11:00-13:00
Artist: Kendrick Scott
*16 September
Wits School of the Arts, 8th floor University Corner, Corner Jorrisen Street and Jan Smuts Avenue
Braamfontein
JHB
From 09:30-11:00
Artists: Netherlands Band (Deborah Carter, Paul van Kessel and Ntjam Rosie)
*19 September
Tshwane University of Technology, Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive and Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
From 09:30-11:00
Artists: Netherlands Band (Deborah Carter, Paul van Kessel and Ntjam Rosie)
