In south africa cape Town International Jazz Festival offers has been known Africa's Grandest Gathering. The event has attracted most of the world's biggest musical names like Lauryn Hill, Dan Brubeck, Earth, Wind & Fire and local greats. you need togo for the tour to prove your self.
Here free community concert takes place every year in the lead-up to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is a highlight on every jazz
enthusiast’s calendar. It takes place on the last weekend of March each
year at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Here you'll find on offer an eclectic mix of local and international
jazz, which is why they call it 'Africa’s Grandest Gathering', as the
Mother City puts on a show of sexy, soulful jazz and entertains in
style.
The first festival took place in 2000 and, over the years, attendance
figures have grown from 14 000 to well over 30 000. The event consists
of live performances from 40-plus international and African artists over
two days across five stages and, for those who love music, it’s a
festival of note, with musicians playing to full houses.
Big names to have performed at the festival include Lauryn Hill, Dan
Brubeck, James Ingram, Dave Sanchez, Dave Koz, Earth, Wind & Fire
and many others. Local musical greats such as Hugh Masekela and Jimmy
Dludlu continue to thrill audiences and there are also workshops and
events highlighting new, young, talents and investing in the future of
South African jazz.
Cape Town’s hotels are only too keen to put on special packages for
festival-goers and excellent deals are available for those who want to
travel to the Mother City. Pre- and post-tours include visits to major
attractions such as Robben Island and Table Mountain, as well as
visiting the townships for more local flavour (and more local jazz).
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is now ranked as one of the
top jazz festivals in the world and is right up there with Holland’s
North Sea Jazz Festiva. True
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