Joy Of Jazz Magazine 2016

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ON JAZZ HERITAGE

SIYA MAKUZENI

YOUNG JAZZ

SIPHO HOTSTIX

50 YEARS IN MUSIC AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

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20 44 YOUNG JAZZ Siya promises a dazzling night when she takes to the Joy of Jazz stage.

SOWETO HOTSPOTS Jazz has been central to the culture of entertainment in Soweto.

26 56 HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICAN JAZZ The journey of jazz in South Africa unleashed great talent.

Jazz Heritage Sibongile Khumalo, the first lady of song shre her views on Jazz heritage

40 60 THE STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ Is South Africa`s oldest jazz festival

DISCOVERING Gauteng Jazz is sizzling in gauteng.

PRODUCTION TEAM PUBLISHER Izani Media PUBLISHING EDITOR Lebo Gunguluza CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gomotsegang Mogale EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Lebo Mothibi LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS 5th Republic Media Group ADVERTISING Maleshane Makhale

Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2016 Magazine is published by Izani Media on behalf of the Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz.

Copyright: Izani Media 2016. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent from Izani Media or the authors. The publishers are not responsible for any unsolicited material. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Izani Media or the editor.

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Publisher`s Note

T

he Joy of Jazz 2016 will be invading Sandton in

this journey, with the journey of legendary musicians, hence the

mid-September with over 30 000 executives and

theme of the magazine is the “Journey Continues”. Our cover story is

jazz lovers coming to Sandton to enjoy the joy

based on this theme, and looks into the exciting journey of the most

of jazz over two days. My team has gone all out

accomplished musicians in South Africa who will be performing at

to prepare the best magazine for the Joy of Jazz

this year’s Joy of Jazz Festival. Our lead story takes us back from

2016 by providing a riveting guide to the Joy of Jazz Festival, all

the time Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse shot to fame with his hit single

its activities during the month of September 2016, great insight

Burn Out, and 50 years later he still enjoys his journey in the music

into exploring Gauteng, the City of Joburg and the richest spot in

industry. There many other legendary musicians who still enjoy this

Africa, Sandton. We also provided great spots to wine and dine in

journey in the music industry, with the likes of Sibongile Khumalo

Sandton City as well as the hottest spots to enjoy jazz in Soweto

still enjoying it 35 years later. In the magazine we managed to catch

during and after the Joy of Jazz weekend 2016.

up with more musicians who will be performing who have travelled

Izani Media would like to thank the Joy of Jazz team for

this journey and are still as passionate as they day they started.

affording a young team of talented black creatives to produce

In this issue we also had the opportunity to look at the history of

this great publication and we hope this will be so for a number

jazz in South Africa, and the 2016 road to the 19th Joy of Jazz Festival.

of years to come. Their trust in Izani is the trust in the capability

We also looked into the development programme around Jazz by

of highly talented under my mentorship and I am grateful for this

the organisers and the Joy of Jazz as a property in developing the

opportunity that has allowed them to showcase their skills.

genre and the festival becoming agents of change in the Jazz space.

This year our focus on the magazine is the journey of the Joy of

Digital communication has created a new revolution in the

Jazz, as it will be turning 20 next year. We have decided to mirror

music industry and the jazz market has also taken center stage in the digital space as lovers of jazz have become conversant with the power of mobile communications and use of their mobile devices in doing their business. The Joy of Jazz team has over the years set a strong benchmark for festival in South Africa and their move to position it in the heart of the economic hub in Gauteng has yielded great results.

This issue gives a fully detailed guide of where to catch the Joy of Jazz 19 excitement at the Sandton Convention and the surrounding areas in Gauteng and Johannesburg. The Joy of Jazz 19 Team have gone out of their way to make this month of September and Joy of Jazz 2016 weekend a memorable one.

I hope you enjoy all that is in this issue and wish you a wonderful Joy of Jazz weekend in Sandton.

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Producer’s Foreword

P

utting together an event that can genuinely claim

With a powerful showing of South African talent ranging from

to be a jazz festival is like slowly and painstakingly

exciting up-and-coming acts to seasoned and accomplished legends

climbing a majestic and challenging mountain. Each

we are confident fans will revel in the music. The range of styles

edition of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is likened to

and sub-genres will delight jazz aficionados and curious newbies as

reaching a flat landing after a gruelling climb up a

African, Latin American, hip-hop infused jazz, and mainstream jazz

mountainside.

fills the halls, nooks and crannies of the Sandton Convention Centre.

Sometimes the climb is smooth, scenic and beautiful, while at

The journey is as important as the destination, and we have had

other times it is rough, precarious and scary. At all times though

great fun over the course of the Road to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.

each landing reveals a happy place. A place where we can unpack

Our Jazz Cares concerts for the aged took place in May in

the effort we have put in and enjoy the show we have brought to

Lenasia in the south of Johannesburg and those mature folk made

fruition.

us realise that indeed, with music, age is only but a number. Our

This year – the nineteenth edition – represents a special landing as we keep pushing higher and higher to produce a superior festival.

Geleza Kleva workshops imparted knowledge to over 300 young people whom we believe future stars will drawn from.

The current tough economic conditions have made this year

Our Women’s Month activity in August has also given women

a particularly steep climb requiring dexterity and a fine balancing

in the industry time and space to reflect, share and inspire one

act. We believe the final product will delight all our friends and

another in ways that could only make participants individually and

lovers of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.

collectively stronger.

One of our favourite Road to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz events is the Breakfast Colloquium -- a structured yet free flowing forum that gives leaders, thinkers, and practitioners in the industry time to focus on and tackle one issue. We hope the thoughts and ideas raised can be taken up and moved forward and up. The Music School’s Workshops in the week of the festival at music schools around the province continue to boost the skills and confidence of students and presenting musicians alike.

These combined activations of the Road to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz are like brooks and streams that refresh our souls and urge us to do what we do – to keep climbing. We hope you too will continue to be drawn to the many layers and facets of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.

For now we say; sit back and enjoy what’s on offer and join our upward trek as we prepare for the big celebration next year – our 20th anniversary!

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Minister’s Foreword

T

he Department of Arts and Culture together with

on to it, and how to develop it,…reminds you that you can work

its partners welcome you to this year edition of the

things out with other people. It’s hard, but it can be done. When a

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival.

group of people try to invent something together, there’s bound to

This edition of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz will be

be a lot of conflict. Jazz urges you to accept the decisions of others.

showcasing an exciting array of home grown jazz

Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow—but you can’t give up,

talent and internationally acclaimed jazz artists.

Amongst the home grown artists who are performing include

musical legends Jonathan Butler, Barney Rachabane, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Sibongile Khumalo, Ringo as well as 2015 Grammy Awardwinning flautist Wouter Kellerman and Lira to cite a few.

no matter what. It is the art of negotiating change with style. The aim of every performance is to make something out of whatever happens—to make something together and be together”.

As South Africans we should do something together to propel our country forward.

Amongst the foreign artists we are hosting this year’s Festival

The 2016 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is produced by Peter Tladi

include American jazz giant Gerald Albright, Grammy Award

also known as T-Musicman and brought to audiences by Standard

winner Bill Champlin, ex-Chicago member and co-founder of the

Bank in association with the Department of Arts & Culture; Gauteng

legendary Bay Area band the Sons of Champlin.

Province and the City of Johannesburg.

Jazz overtime has managed to bring people together across

We are pleased with the growth of the love of jazz in South

colour, gender and class and reminds people of being humans first

Africa and wish the Joy of Jazz continued and greater success

as that great Jazz artist Wynton Marsalis put it:

through the coming years.

“Jazz shows us how to find a groove with other people, how to hold

The Department of Arts and Culture does not only support the large projects such as the Joy of Jazz, but also innovative smaller projects that have the potential to grow such as the RickshawBook-Riders Community Project. Developed by local artist Mpho Ngwenya, the Rickshaws are libraries on wheels, driven by a Rickshaw Rider.

They work on the principle of “take a book, leave a book”. They have been stocked by donations from READ Educational Trust, and the public. Going forward, they will continue to receive donations to keep the Rickshaws stocked with books. This appeal will be ongoing. The Rickshaw Project also aims to provide employment for twenty Rickshaw Riders. Each Rickshaw has a space on its top where sponsors can pay for their logo to be placed, or advertisers can advertise their company. This will allow the Rickshaw Riders to earn a stipend and keep going. Sponsoring a Rickshaw allows the Rider to take their books into the community, and sustain themselves on the journey. This project promotes the culture of reading and writing.

Nathi Mthethwa Minister Of Arts and Culture 10 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ | 2016

BUILDING A BETTER AFRICA AND A BETTER WORLD

Premier’s Foreword

I

take this opportunity to welcome you, the jazz aficionados,

It is estimated that directly and indirectly, the cultural and

to the 2016 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, an event of immense

creative industries contribute R33.3 billion to the economy of

cultural, artistic and economic significance in the annual

the Gauteng City Region and employ over 182 000 people. The

calendar of both the City of Jo’burg and the Gauteng City

cultural and creative industries are also playing a critical role in the

Region in general.

township economic and social landscape – helping us transform

Every year as the people of Gauteng we look forward

to welcoming multitudes of people from all corners of our country, our continent and the world who come together to be part of this magical weekend of great jazz.

Once again this year we welcome you to Gauteng; South Africa’s most cosmopolitan and Afropolitan province. This is the home of the cultural and creative industries.

our townships into vibrant centers of economic, cultural, artistic and intellectual activity.

It is for these reasons that we have identified the creative industries as one of the industries that we will focus on both to promote social cohesion as well as inclusive economic growth.

In particular, working together with the private sector, we will increase our investment in the cultural and creative industries

It is here where the creative juices of our dancers, filmmakers,

in order to unlock their full potential as contributors to growth,

poets, musicians, designers, publishers, painters and sculptors flow

employment, innovation and invention as well as social and

in abundance. It also here, in Gauteng, where we continue to create

economic inclusion.

opportunities for the creatives to flourish and become economically empowered.

We are encouraged that over the years, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz has grown to become a premier event and that it is already making a significant contribution in ongoing efforts to strengthen Gauteng’s position as a preferred destination for tourism and investment.

We in Gauteng are indeed proud to be the home of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. We are determined to work closely with the City of Jo’burg and the private sector to make this the biggest and most celebrated jazz festival in South Africa.

On behalf of the Government and the People of Gauteng, I would like to commend the Organisers, Bra Peter Tladi and the entire team of T Musicman. I must also express immense gratitude to Standard Bank and other corporate sponsors for continuing to invest in the creative industries.

I hope that you will all enjoy the healing and sacred sounds of your favourite jazz instrument – whether it is a saxophone, a trumpet, a piano, a guitar, a trombone, a percussion instrument or an ensemble in full swing.

May this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz be a memorable event for all you. We hope to welcome you again next year!

David Makhura, Gauteng Premier 12 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ | 2016

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Mayor’s Foreword

O

nce again the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival

As in the past, this year’s festival has been preceded by

will bring joy to the hearts of Joburg residents and

workshops where established local and international artists mentor

visitors to our city. Now in its 19th year we are,

the new jazz generation about how to enter the music industry and

again, delighted to host Africa’s premier jazz event

carve out future careers. The organisers have also succeeded in

and welcome some of the world’s most celebrated

bringing together an eclectic line-up of global superstars with the

artists in Johannesburg.

best that the local music industry can offer.

Joy of Jazz has built an enviable reputation for its ability to take

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz will strengthen Johannesburg’s status

the magic of music to communities across our city and to inspire

as a prime destination for global events, festivals and exhibitions.

young local talent to raise their own level of performance and aspire

This contributes to the growth of the tourism and leisure industries

them to greatness.

in our City and brings with it opportunities to create jobs and stimulate enterprises.

Johannesburg is a modern and vibrant City known for its cultural diversity and the talents of its artists and performers. I have no doubt that the Joy of Jazz will build on this legacy and enhance Joburg’s reputation.

Johannesburg welcomes music lovers from across the country, the rest of Africa and other parts of the world. We trust that you will enjoy the performances of the galaxy of stars featured – but also extend your stay and use this opportunity to visit many of the other tourism and leisure attractions on offer in our City.

A special word of congratulations from Johannesburg City to the key sponsors Standard Bank, provincial and national government, the T-Musicman team and other private sector investors, for putting together a great programme that will appeal to music lovers across the spectrum. We trust that government, the private sector and the local music industry, will endure in the future.

Herman Mashaba Mayor of Johannesburg

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City of Johannesburg presents Arts Alive 2016

Music Photography Theatre Dance Poetry The City’s venues and stages will be open to all visitors, musicians and jazz lovers as Arts Alive will be featuring local and international artists. Join us as we celebrate our Heritage through arts.

Standard Bank Foreword

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tandard Bank Joy of Jazz will again this year reinforce its status as South Africa’s foremost jazz festival and one of the best on the African continent with three glorious days of not-to-be missed performances and collaborations.

We welcome to our stages big name award-

winning artists such as Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler, Bill Champlin, Sibongile Khumalo, Deniece Williams, Brenda Russell, Wouter Kellerman, José James, Lira, Houston Person and Barney Rachabane. However, we are as delighted to present an incredible breed of young jazz lions who we know will make it big on the international arena in years to come.

Standard Bank’s commitment to investing across the arts spectrum on the continent represents a 30-year legacy in which we have proudly supported a wide range of initiatives to both nurture young talent and showcase the rich diversity of our creative arts.

The Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Band (SBNYJB) for 2016 will make their debut at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz under the leadership of conductor Carlo Mombelli. The SBNYJB has become a litmus test of South Africa’s jazz future and this year again presents some of the country’s best young talent. We also welcome to the Diphala Stage, the 2016 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz Siya

Makuzeni, an incredible singer who has pushed the boundaries of the jazz voice. We look forward to seeing what she will do in the months and years to come!

The jazz scene in South Africa is booming thanks in some measure to those who went before. So we are delighted to see The Graz Roots Project on the bill, which celebrates past South African composers and musicians who gave us the sound of mbaqanga, mgqashiyo, maskandi and African jazz.

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz continues to be more than just a music festival. An important component is to put something back into the community thanks to the Road to Joy of Jazz, our community outreach programmes such as Geleza Kleva and workshops.

We extend our gratitude to Peter Tladi and his team at TMusicman and all our partners.

We wish everyone connected with the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz everything of the best for this year’s festival. Our biggest thanks, though, is to the audiences who support both the festival and the creative arts in this country.

Sim Tshabalala Ben Kruger, Chief Executives - Standard Bank 16 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ | 2016

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The firm has a wide range of services which include Corporate, Construction, Procurement and Entertainment Law amongst others and continues to grow in stature and reputation.

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Joy Of Jazz Celebrating Women In Art

JOY OF JAZZ CELEBRATING WOMEN IN ARTS In the 50’s when South African Women united against oppression, they didn’t know that history was being written. Through it all, the arts have always played a significant role in easing and soothing the circumstances. Music, dance, fashion, poetry and hospitality kept the country’s hope alive. We celebrate with the mature and young women in arts sector in general. This event embraces the fact that these women entertain, portray, educate and still look good while doing it. Sharing one special day with women singers, writers, dancers, actors, fashion designers, presenters and painters is always fulfilling day.

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Jazz Workshop

MUSIC DEVELOPMENT GELEZA KLEVA AND LEARN

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oncord Nkabinde keeps the flame of jazz burning throughout the year.

As a convenor of the Geleza Kleva and Learn workshops under the auspices of Joy of Jazz, he dispenses pearls of priceless wisdom to aspirant musicians and wanna-be industry players.

Nkabinde explains: “The core idea of the programme is that a lot of young musicians focus more on music and not the business side, even established musicians.

So the purpose is to unpack how the industry works. We explain the role of Samro, what music publishing does, signing to a record company versus starting your own company and possible careers in the industry.”

Nkabinde ropes in the services of experts in the fields of finance/banking; composing and song writing; performance and the live music scene; concert/event, producing and management; and throws in a celebrity guest, the likes of luminaries Sibongile Khumalo and Judith Sephuma.

The workshops take place at music schools,

art centres and community halls.

The fact that Nkabinde was unorthodox with his business makes him the perfect facilitator.

“I set up my own label and taught myself how the industry works. And I’m always willing to share my knowledge,” he says.

Most of the attendants are high school students with an interest in music, but he maintains that they are open to anyone including established musicians who may need to polish up their game. So far he has hosted in Soweto and Orange Farm and will be spreading further in Gauteng and other provinces.

Nkabinde bemoaned that while young talent is equipped and well prepared to navigate the challenges of the music industry, thanks to the programme, the established musicians resist attendance and end up losing out on valuable information.

“It’s probably the stigma of sitting with

young musicians that embarrasses them, but young people are running with it. The industry has changed. The idea of chasing a record deal is a joke now. You’re empowered with knowledge.

Over the three years Nkabinde has been running the programme just under 600 hopefuls have benefitted from his curriculum.

“I’m confident that the future of the music industry is in safe hands. I get excited when I see young people being proactive and taking control of their destiny as far as their careers are concerned. They are tapping into their networks and growing them. Most importantly they learn that you have to work well with people because they will remember you and that will open more doors for you.

The young generation sees the state of the industry they want to face the challenges, create new markets and partnerships and they are coming up with good projects,” he conclude.

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Young Jazz

YOUNG JAZZ SIYA MAKUZENI

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Siya promises a dazzling night when she takes to the Joy of Jazz stage.

iya Makuzeni is the poster girl of local jazz. Since her Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz, she has taken the jazz circuit by storm with her Siya Makuzeni Sextet project as she graces some of the big stages on offer including the Safaricom International Jazz Festival in Nairobi, Kenya, in February. She also features on vocals on the soundtrack of the new four part television series Roots (music composed by Philip Miller). She was the musical director and additional music composer for Mzansi Magic’s The Road telenovela.

Makuzeni is one of the main attractions at this year’s Joy of Jazz. It’s her youthful exuberance, dexterity on the trombone and melodious vocals that make her a fascinating artist to encounter.

Makuzeni leads a new brigade of young jazz artists who are coming up the ranks and doing great work with their talents.

The 34-year-old Makuzeni has been at it for at least 14 years starting in high school playing the trombone in a big bands. But this year she dedicated herself to getting her name out there and expressing herself as a solo artist and let music lovers into the world of Siya Makuzeni.

Siya says performing at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown was a highlight for her as she celebrated her Young Artist award.

“It felt organic and extremely appropriate as I came full circle as a student who used to attend the Arts Festival and now coming to 20 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ | 2016

the forefront and performing on my own.”

She thrilled Joburg audiences when she performed at the reunion show of Jazz Epistles’s and iconic granddaddies of jazz Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim at the Emperors Palace.

Reflecting on that Siya shares: “It was an honour to be in the midst of people we consider our heroes. I was very grateful. It was a momentous occasion considering what they represent for South African jazz.”

As for young artists, Siya says the future is promising. “When I look at my peers, I see there’s a lot of movement with young people putting their mark. Even when I perform I see a lot of youngsters, some even younger than me, and that is welcomed. I see a bright future.”

She names fellow young artists Thandi Ntuli, Benjamin Jephta, Afrika Mkhize and Bokani Dyer as some of her favourites.

Siya promises a dazzling night when she takes to the Joy of Jazz stage. “The preparations have been fine and the band is ready. I’m quite excited that I’ve had the opportunity to put my music on the stage and I really want to give the audiences a taste of me as a solo artist and composer as I put my stamp and mark on the music.”Expect a strong presence and compositions that celebrate a meeting ground of the influences of hip-hop, Afro soul and Xhosa rhythms as well as the nuances that make traditional jazz. It will be a journey.”

Siya hopes to release an album soon and have a tour schedule for 2017.

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MUSIC ACADEMY OF GAUTENG

Dinaledi Stage, Thursday, 15 September

Johnny Mekoa said he always believed that “At the end of the Rainbow there’s a Pot of Gold” and that Gold is our Young Graduates who are being hailed as the future custodians of our Arts mainly in the arena of the Music World.

The names of MALCOM JIYANE (Trombone and Piano), MTHUNZI MVUBU (Woodwinds), NTHABISENG MOKOENA (Woodwinds) and MPHO MABOGOANE (Trombone) plus Saxophonists HLUBI VAKALISA, OSCAR KGWARE and OSCAR RACHABANE are a few of the Young Musicians who have started carving their names in the Music Industry.

Through the years, we have been host to numerous Overseas Jazz Professors who conducted workshops and master-classes to our students. Their response to the levels of talent shown by our students has

been that of excellent, positive praise. Our official Gauteng Jazz Orchestra is another valuable platform on which our top students serve their Internship by playing alongside Great Mzantsi (RSA) Jazz Maestros.

The Music Academy of Gauteng is one of the few remaining Community-Based Music Education (NGO) schools. The school is providing a much-needed arts education for youth coming from disadvantaged families and Informal Settlements.

The school has a team of dedicated musicians who strive at all times to teach and inspire our young musically talented youth. Let me mention that the school is grateful to the continuing support it receives from government, corporate companies, and individuals both locally and overseas.

GERALD ALBRIGHT (US) IN PERFORMANCE WITH JONATHAN BUTLER

Dinaledi Stage, Thursday, 15 September Dinaledi Stage, Saturday, 17 September

One of the biggest stars of R&B, contemporary and straight-ahead Jazz, Gerald Albright has earned his reputation as a “musician’s musician”. The Jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist is just as strong playing Contemporary as he is StraightAhead Jazz.

He has toured with Legends such as Jeff Lorber, Teena Marie, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Johnny Hallyday, Anita Baker, Jonathan Butler, Hugh Masekela, Chaka Khan, Rachelle Ferrell and many others.

More than a decade later, Butler moved to the UK where his first international album went gold and he received Grammy nominations for Best R&B Song for Lies and for Best Jazz Song for the instrumental Going Home. His genre-busting material earned songwriters’ awards and received abundant airplay in multiple radio formats: Pop, Urban, Contemporary Jazz, Adult Contemporary and Gospel.

His latest album is titled Free.

BOB JAMES (USA)

JONATHAN BUTLER (SA) IN PERFORMANCE WITH GERALD ALBRIGHT

Dinaledi Stage, Thursday, 15 September Dinaledi Stage, Friday, 16 September

Cape Town born guitarist and composer Jonathan Butler has spent a lifetime writing and recording music that uplifts and encourages others.

Butler began his singing career at the age of seven, releasing his first album in 1973. He made history by being the first Black artist played on White SA radio while earning three gold records.

The career of Bob James is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. From his first days in Marshall, Missouri, the music of Bob James has captivated audiences throughout the world.

Discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1963, James recorded his first solo album, Bold Conceptions, that year for Mercury Records. 58 albums and innumerable awards would follow through five decades. He honed his skills working with Creed Taylor, working on albums for artists like Hank Crawford, Grover Washington, Jr,

Dinaledi Stage, Thursday, 15 September Dinaledi Stage, Saturday, 17 September

among others. While with CTI, James found great popular success overseeing significant hits for Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, Maynard Ferguson, and Kenny Loggins.

In 1974, James finally recorded his own album, One, which launched a lifelong career of recording and performing live. After three more albums, James began his own label, Tappan Zee Records. This allowed James to spend more time in the studio, focusing on his own creative works. It was during this time that he recorded his own gold seller, Touchdown, which included his composition, “Angela”, the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, and possibly James’ best know work. Bob composed all the original music used in that television series for its entire run.

One On One, the first in three collaborations with Earl Klugh, was awarded a Grammy in 1980 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, and has sold over a million copies. During this time, James set the standard for the smooth jazz sound in the late 1970s.

While James is recognized as one of the progenitors of smooth jazz, his music has also had a profound effect on the history of hip hop, having been sampled often.

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PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Kojo I’m a writer, entrepreneur & content architect. I speak …

But at heart I’m a storyteller.

I’m interested in people’s stories in different spaces, in different facets.

1.

WHAT GETS YOU UP IN THE MORNING?

My family, my dreams and my goals. These are intertwined. The lifestyle I desire for my family and the legacy that I want to leave for my children, my family and my community.

On a micro level, getting my children to school every morning.

2.

WHAT WOULD YOU DEFINE AS A PIONEERING SPIRIT?

I would say it is the willingness to keep pushing every day, even when you have been on the end of rejection daily. It is about forging forward, staying motivated and repeatedly committing to your chosen path, despite the challenges. It is about consciously and constantly defining what success looks like, for you. It is about choosing your life while recognising that we do not live as islands, in isolation. It is about not giving up and doing what you feel is right, even when afraid or doubtful. It is about being naturally curious and embracing life’s moments.

3.

WHEN AND WITH WHOM WAS THE BEST CONVERSATION YOU’VE EVER HAD OVER COFFEE?

There have been many but the most recent, that had a profound impact, was last Christmas.

It was the longest time that I have spent with my father in years, when he came to visit. We spent hours sitting on the patio chatting about business, life and Africa’s past and future over

4.

WHAT ABOUT COFFEE DO YOU THINK MIRRORS LIFE?

I believe that life is an accumulation of moments.

Connecting those moments is a thread that is our lives. We fill in the bits between moments with more moments. Each one different, each one a paticular context, each one enriching. Coffee is a series of cups, each infused with our spirit and our moments. How it tastes, how it feels, how we feel is influenced by our life’s moments and the context.

Trousers, Waist Coat & Shirt: House of Monatic

Lerato Moloi I’m a professional model, businesswoman and presenter on The Crossover Show on SuperSport. I’ve been in the industry for a good 16 years now.

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WHAT GETS YOU UP IN THE MORNING?

Knowing that I have another opportunity to do better than I did the day before, and the life I am continuously building for my children and I.

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GROWING UP, WHAT DID YOU SEE YOURSELF BECOMING?

Growing up I wanted a simple life – I wanted to finish high school, go to university, get my psychology degree and open a practice, and live a normal life. But it didn’t quite go that way for me, I had a different path set out for me.

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HOW DID YOU END UP BECOMING A MODEL?

Modelling is my mother’s fault, I blame her and my younger sister for it - they kind of threw me in the deep end. I was very shy growing up and a bit of a recluse - they decided I needed a self-esteem boost and put me into an agency, without me realising this would be very good for me as a person and it would be the career path that I was born for.

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WHAT LOOK ARE YOU GOING FOR WITH TODAY’S SHOOT?

I’d like today’s shoot to reflect my personality and just showcase that you don’t need too much to be glamourous, you just need the right outfit and one or two accessories - so I wanted to make sure that I come across as myself.

It’s not just coffee, it’s NESCAFÉ.

White Dress: Thula Sindi

History of South African Jazz

By Don Albert

HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICAN JAZZ THE JOURNEY OF JAZZ IN SOUTH AFRICA UNLEASHED GREAT TALENT

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n 1995-1996 I wrote: Over the past few years jazz in South Africa has made a major move away from its original form. In general, especially with black musicians, the American influences have been cast aside and African roots have replaced them.

Swing and bebop, as well as 2/4 and 4/4 rhythms have been abandoned, and in their place there are original African melodies set against basic indigenous or back-beat (fusion) rhythms, often played on African instruments such as the mbira, tribal drums, marimbas and the Makhweyana bow, these 26 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ | 2016

are usually combined with the normal drum-kit, saxophones, guitars, electric bass, keyboards and trumpets.

All this appears to have come about with the abolition of apartheid, the release of Nelson Mandela and all that followed.

The new “unbanned” South Africa became the “flavour of the month” and suddenly we were party to wonderful possibilities for our music.

In this new climate of freedom and independence, these young musicians inevitably looked inward for their inspiration.

They travelled internationally but eschewed the familiar and chose to develop a music that was their own.

Traditionally South African record companies have compelled jazz oriented musicians to record the more familiar commercial music whereas M.E.L.T. 2000 (formally the UK Company B&W Music) has offered South African musicians the opportunity to record with complete artistic freedom. The musicians have grabbed the

opportunity with both hands which has led to the breaking of the shackles and exciting musical experimentation. At last the musical creative juices of South Africa are flowing!

What the young lions are creating is a mixture of African or township inspired jazz and world music, in essence an African fusion which I prefer to call South African heritage music, of which Philip Tabane and Malambo were pioneers. I believe the word jazz should be eliminated entirely from what is happening here today.

Just like the blues is a basic element to North American jazz or the samba to Brazilian music, so marabi and mbaqanga are deep seated in the new idiom, and as it’s a unique and evolving art form, new ideas are continually being added.

The exciting thing about today’s South African scene is this heritage music is not restricted to only black musicians. A good example is the white band named The Jazz Hounds. They combine African, Eastern and gypsy music into a highly original sound.

Over the years critics have pigeon-holed various styles of jazz. For example Dixieland, New Orleans, swing, bebop, progressive, cool, mainstream, funk and so forth.

In a chat to American trumpeter and educator Wynton Marsalis, who feels quite strongly about critics, he said: “We (the musicians) play something, and the critics have the audacity to tell us what we are playing.”

So with those words ringing in my ears, I am going to cop out and leave it to someone else to name and pigeon-hole the emerging styles of our heritage music which is being made by the likes of Moses Molelekwa, Pops Mohamed, The Jazz Hounds, Vusi Khumalo, Tananas and Sipho Gumede. Someone I might stick my neck out for is Zim Ngqawana, who keeps pushing the boundaries of African music, and call his efforts Afro-avant-garde.

What I have found is that there is a definite style which emanates from Cape Town. A listen to the late Basil “Manenberg” Coetzee or Robbie Jansen from the Mother City (Cape Town), compared to Khaya Mahlangu or Barney Rachabane from Johannesburg, highlights the differences in interpretation.

Coetzee was emphatic when he told me in 1987 “My music is South African, not jazz.”

Abdullah Ibrahim, feels all the music that comes from the coast of Africa has a similarity. The rhythms are very much alike, as compared to what is played inland.

I have always felt that the rhythmic swagger of the Cape has a lot in common with the beat of Brazil, for example just compare the sounds of the Cape Carnival in Cape Town with that of the Rio Carnival. To me there seems to be an umbilical cord joining the two. I think there is a great resemblance in the samba and Kaapse Klopse.

So where to from here? Who knows?

The Rainbow Nation is just starting out, and our new heritage music is only in its infancy stage. Maybe like the bossa-nova grew out of the samba, so this Afro style might become nouveau-mbaqanga, but there I go putting names to styles. I think I might stay with Duke Ellington who said: “There are only two kinds of music. Good and bad.”

I believe though that the American jazz influence will never be completely ignored by all South African musicians, and just like the late Kippie Moeketsi was inspired by bop and Charlie Parker, such people as Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Bheki Mseleku or Alan Kwela will continue to use the form, but as long as their feet are firmly planted in South African soil, they will always add a dose of their roots to the music.

Sadly since writing the above my flood of enthusiasm has waned. The promise of a new and exciting African genre has not come to pass. Most of what is churned out is Afrofusion wallpaper.

Hugh Masekela has barely played a note of jazz since his return from exile, and most of the newer guitarists all sound like clones of George Benson’s pop/soul period.

M.E.L.T. 2000 has gone and been replaced

by Sheer Sound, who for a while recorded the majority of top South African jazz artists, mostly in the smooth/fusion bag.

Exceptions are Voice, a quintet in the Jazz Messengers tradition, pianist Andile Yenana

and trumpeter Marcus Whyatt who keep the jazz flag flying.

The untimely death of Moses Molelekwa has left a void. The Jazz Hounds have disbanded, and Basil Coetzee and Allan Kwela have passed on while Zim Ngqawana continues to create his own sound telling South African stories through his music.

Young talent is coming out of the universities and Technicon’s, bassist/ arranger/composer Concord Nkabinde is beginning to show a direction. He translated the lyrics of “Summertime” into Zulu for a Soweto String Quartet CD, and guitarist/ arranger Bheki Khoza is beginning to blossom.

One of the most discouraging aspects of the scene today is that all the accolades and gigs, have been bestowed upon returning exiles, leaving those who carried the jazz torch during the apartheid era starving.

One example is trumpeter Stompie Manana who keeps on practicing, but no gigs come his way. I understand the rush of patriotism when the exiles first returned, but it’s time to level the playing fields.

Others deserving jazz recognition are trumpeter Feya Faku, pianists Ebrahim Kalil Shihab, Tony Schilder, Tete Mbambisa and Andrew Lilley to name but a few.

So where to from here? Who knows?

The Rainbow Nation is just starting out, and our new heritage music is only in its infancy stage. Maybe like the bossa-nova grew out of the samba, so this Afro style might become nouveau-mbaqanga, but there I go putting names to styles. I think I might stay with Duke Ellington who said: “There are only two kinds of music. Good and bad.”

I believe though that the American jazz influence will never be completely ignored by all South African musicians, and just like the late Kippie Moeketsi was inspired by bop and Charlie Parker, such people as Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Bheki Mseleku or Alan Kwela will continue to use the form, but as 2016 | STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ 27

History of South African Jazz

long as their feet are firmly planted in South African soil, they will always add a dose of their roots to the music.

Sadly since writing the above my flood of enthusiasm has waned. The promise of a new and exciting African genre has not come to pass. Most of what is churned out is Afrofusion wallpaper.

Hugh Masekela is still playing his same licks and most of the newer guitarists all sound like clones of George Benson’s pop/ soul period.

M.E.L.T. 2000 has gone and been replaced by Sheer Sound, who for a while recorded the majority of top South African jazz artists, mostly in the smooth/fusion bag.

Exceptions are Voice, a quintet in the Jazz Messengers tradition, pianist Andile Yenana and trumpeter Marcus Whyatt who keep the jazz flag flying.

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Kwela have passed on while Zim Ngqawana continues to create his own sound telling South African stories through his music.

Young talent is coming out of the universities and Technicon, bassist/arranger/ composer Concord Nkabinde is beginning to show a direction. He translated the lyrics of “Summertime” into Zulu for a Soweto String Quartet CD, and guitarist/arranger Bheki Khoza is beginning to blossom.

One of the most discouraging aspects of the scene today is that all the accolades and gigs, have been bestowed upon returning exiles, leaving those who carried the jazz torch during the apartheid era starving. One example is trumpeter Stompie Manana who keeps on practicing, but no gigs come his way.

I understand the rush of patriotism when the exiles first returned, but it’s time to level the playing fields. Others deserving jazz recognition are trumpeter Feya Faku, pianists Ebrahim Kalil Shihab, Tony Schilder,

Tete Mbambisa and Andrew Lilley to name but a few.

Now over the last few years up to today 2016, South African Jazz has turned around again and is at its best ever, and the inventiveness is out of the box. There are so many brilliant musicians on the scene now and if I had to name everyone it would look like a telephone book, and even then I might leave someone out, which would be sad. So I’m only going to mention three.

Two are pianists/composers/arranges who have each released a five star CD. Ramon Alexander’s is named “Echoes From Louwskloof” and David Cousins “Flight of Fancy”. The third is the exciting Delft Big Band from Cape Town.

This year Joy of Jazz will feature some overseas artists, but will be concentrating on South African artists. Then there is Orbit, a world class jazz venue in Johannesburg, featuring South African jazz six nights a week.

QUALITY MUSIC OF AFRICAN ORIGIN What is it about a piece of music that captivates and moves you? Is it the melody, a particular chord progression, the lyrics or a singer’s voice?

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By Lebo Mothibi

get to review some new releases and share those moments where music transports and transforms. Sit back and enjoy!

Listening to Brenda Mtambo’s album, So Much More, with eyes closed it becomes apparent that her unique voice is captured perfectly by producer Sipho Sithole. Emulating the same resonance and highly emotive Afro Soul performance experienced live.

The multiple award winning and iconic Zonke has raised the bar in terms of composition, arrangement and production with her two time SAMA 22 award winning album Work of Heart for Best Producer and Female Artist of the Year. In this seminal body of work, Zonke vividly paints an exquisite musical picture of her life experiences in a way that is relatable to young and old alike.

Newcomers,Thee Legacy, blend isicathamiya with contemporary urban influences on their self-titled debut album. The group has worked with producers RJ Benjamin and Samkelo Mdolomba (formerly of The Soil) to enhance their distinct accapella flavour.

The 16-track album offers a fresh new sound, to be embraced both at home and around the globe.

The Essential Don Laka – the 26 track double disc, is a career spanning collection of Don’s significant musical contribution to the South African industry. Including selections from his acclaimed early solo releases Destiny, Pyramid & Supernova, as well as the pick of the tracks from later independent releases.

Pretty Yende, the South Africa star soprano with a modern fairytale story, releases her debut album A Journey on Sony Classical International. Celebrating the milestones in her extraordinary musical journey, rising to the top of the opera world with unparalleled speed.

Everything’s Beautiful is the 90th commemorative birthday release of globally renowned music innovator Miles Davis. Produced

by Grammy Award winner Robert Glasper with musical guest artists including Bilal, Illa J, Erykah Badu, Phonte, Hiatus Kaiyote, Laura Mvula, KING, John Scofield and Ledisi, and Stevie Wonder.

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Education in the Jazz Indusrty

EDUCATION IN THE JAZZ INDUSTRY

Jazz education has been an integral part of the jazz industry and could arguably be credited as being the driving force in the spread of jazz internationally

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azz education has been an integral part of the jazz industry and could arguably be credited as being the driving force in the spread of jazz internationally. Some of the earliest jazz musicians such as Barney Bigard and Coleman Hawkins were highly trained musicians who regularly emphasized the importance of musical training by constantly studying with good teachers. Early South African jazz musicians such as Kippie Moeketsi and Winston Mankunku Ngozi were no different from their American counterparts in their pursuit of musical training from established teachers.

The first structured programme in jazz education at the University of North Texas (formerly known as North Texas State University) in 1947 paved the way for the formal introduction of jazz into the mainstream music curriculum in the USA. This in turn gave rise to jazz education being formalized at most university programmes in the USA. The growth of jazz education spread beyond the borders of the USA and today formal jazz education programmes can be found in North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia with the most recent jazz studies programme established at Ningbo University in mainland China in 2011. This unprecedented spread of jazz education also impacted South Africa with the introduction of the first jazz progamme

at the University of Kwazulu-Natal (formerly known as the University of Natal) in 1986.

Today approximately six South African tertiary institutions offer formal studies in jazz with several additional institutions offering elective courses and/or performing ensembles.

The spread of jazz education is not restricted to just universities and conservatories but also to high schools, middle schools and in some instances elementary schools across the world. In South Africa, jazz appears to be embedding itself firmly in public and private schools across the country. Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of schools that offer jazz ensembles with an increasing number of students taking private lessons in jazz.

The growth of jazz education has certainly been beneficial to the industry. This is evident from the growing amount of educational materials such a method books, jazz play-alongs, DVDs, educational CDs, arrangements and educational software that have flooded the market. Together with teaching, these initiatives have created greater employment opportunities and sources of revenue for jazz musicians thereby supporting the industry. The net value of the jazz industry has increased significantly as a result of the growth of jazz education nationally and internationally.

Aside from the financial benefits, the jazz industry has benefitted by having more students engaged in jazz thereby building larger audiences and consumers of jazz. More importantly, current professional artists have greater educational preparation, an expanded knowledge of the jazz industry, greater networks and appear better prepared to meet the challenges of the jazz industry due to their educational training. The availability of jazz workshops, clinics by visiting artists, an expanding number of youth jazz festivals and competitions are enabling young jazz musicians to gain greater insight in the jazz industry and livelihoods of professional jazz musicians. The industry as a whole benefits since more performance opportunities are created, the base of jazz consumers is increased and jazz musicians are better prepared to deal with the realities of the industry.

The jazz industry needs artists that are knowledgeable, proficient and connected. Jazz education provides these opportunities since it is a structured environment that provides students with the best possible opportunities to develop and refine their skills while establishing a network of contacts that they can carry though into their professional careers. In order for the jazz industry to grow and thrive, it needs artists that are creative not just as performers but in all facets of their careers. Jazz education provides young artists with the best possible preparation and opportunities to be creative. There is little doubt that the jazz industry is a highly competitive environment. A solid education in jazz will provide young artists with the best possible chance of succeeding in the jazz industry.

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Jazz and the Economy

JAZZ AND THE ECONOMY

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here is a direct relationship between jazz music, especially organize through a jazz festivals and the domestic economy. Jazz festivals are events that create income and huge expenses. In addition, music festivals such as, this Joy of Jazz, provides opportunities for temporary and contractual employment opportunities for musicians and range of personnel from ground staff, lighting, stage personnel, caterers, organizers, security and ushers.

This includes other direct services to the festival such as hiring music instruments, public and private transportation, extended and visible policing, refuge and cleaning services and the hiring of water and abolition services. Most of these services are provided through private contracting.

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and surrounding areas, stretching from OR Tambo International Airport to various residential and business areas. Jazz goers are therefore a critical contributing source of income and ‘promoters’ of the event. Businesses - both public and private - through the marketing and public relations arm of the Joy of Jazz Festival are provided the opportunity to showcase and market their brands and services. The spill overs are considerable for the economies of the city, province and the country.

However, given the importance of maintaining the growth, development and quality of jazz music, and in particular, this Joy of Jazz Festival as an international event on our national calendar, improvements have to be made in both public and private investments into the development and management of jazz music. Such investment from

By Lydia Plaatjies corporate and capital, and different levels of government will provide a facility and opportunity to invest in new and upcoming South African musicians, improved income and contracting of struggling and established jazz musicians - old and young - and attracting of international jazz artists across the globe. Moreover, the investments linked to continuity and development of jazz music development, and this Joy of Jazz festival will improve and expand employment opportunities for music’s and various employment categories with the world of jazz music and the organizing of festivals; allow for new innovations linked to improvements in the South African brand of exporting our arts and culture through jazz music; and contribute through small beginnings in building social and economic cohesion. The direct relationship between jazz music and economy is therefore about opportunities and as an agent of change.

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Joy Of Jazz Johannesburg Invasion

JAZZ COLLOQUIUM

09TH SEPTEMBER KATHERINE STREET (HOTEL), JOHANNESBURG The Colloquium is a high-level talk shop for the industry. Sector, industry leaders and opinion makers are invited to the colloquium to participate in discussion.

GOLF DAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2016, HOUGHTON GOLF CLUB, JOHANNESBURG

Fantazia

The film captures the life and music of Gideon Nxumalo. South Africa’s finest jazz composer, intellectual and journalist. Very few musicians have taken African jazz beyond its outer limits. He gave ‘native song’ new meanings and respectability. He disliked mediocrity, as jazz composer Gideon Nxumalo was far ahead of his time. His song defied apartheid cultural and creative limitations. American style jazz improvisation and scoring were not only part of his repertoire, but he also wrote music for Alan Paton’s Sponono drama which opened on Broadway 1967; and together with Max Roach wrote music for the Danish Film maker Henning’s Carlsen feature Dilemma.

Through evocative interviews with jazz diva Sophie Mcgina (sadly died after being interviewed for the research and development of this film) and Leslie Sehume arts journalist supreme and critic at the Sowetan and World. The film is non-linear cuts backwards and forward as it positions the South African jazz movement into context. Rare interviews are held with Phillip Tabane, Letta Mbulo, Johnny Mekoa, Stompie Manana and Sol Rachilo who were all influenced by Gideon Nxumalo. The Film is driven by the music of the Gauteng Jazz Orchestra (GJO) featuring some of South African leading jazz musician’s under the baton of Khaya Mahlangu. The production also had the rare magic moment of filming an international 46-piece MAIGI orchestra under the baton of the Argentinean Dante Anzolini associate Professor of Music at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

THANKS TO

AFRICAN JAZZ FANTAZIA - TRIBUTE TO GIDEON NXUMALO

AFRICANJAZZ

The project Afrikan Jazz Fantazia is a feature length documentary film that probes into 1950/60 South African jazz bohemia through the music of jazz maestro Gideon Nxumalo as its metaphor. The film unearths unique South African jazz archive of the 1950/60 social and cultural urban landscapes juxtapose the unfolding narrative to real life stories and recollections of key characters and of the era. The music produced in this film has not been publicly played in 40 years, thus Afrikan Jazz Fantazia reinvents a memory gone but brings it into focus the present bringing together the older and the new generation of South African jazz musicians and style.

HERITAGE FILM SHOWCASE 15TH, 16TH SEPTEMBER, SANDTON LIBRARY AUDITORIUM AFRICANJAZZ Fantazia TRIBUTE TO GIDEON NXUMALO

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MUSIC SCHOOLS WORKSHOP GAUTENG

MUSIC WORKSHOPS, 15TH, 16TH AND 19TH SEPTEMBER, JOHANNESBURG Music workshops conducted by visiting and local artists

SOUTHERN SUN ON KATHERINE MEDIA JUNKET, 16TH SEPTEMBER

MAIN JAZZ EVENT -SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE FESTIVAL DAYS, 15TH, 16TH AND 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016

POST EVENT TOUR, JOHANNESBURG 18TH SEPTEMBER 2016 , JOHANNESBURG A FAMILIARIZATION TOUR COORDINATED

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Cover Story

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50 YEARS IN MUSIC INDUSTRY AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX’ MABUSE IS ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST-LOVED AND MOST RESPECTED MUSICIANS; MORE THAN JUST A MUSICIAN OR AN ARTIST, HE IS A LEGEND. TODAY, AFTER CLOSE ON 50 YEARS OF MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AND HISTORY BEHIND HIM, MABUSE’S INFLUENCE ON THE INDUSTRY THAT GAVE HIM HIS VOICE CONTINUES TO GROW IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS.

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N LATE 1983, a Soweto musician who dabbled in pop and rock rewrote the South African songbook with a loud, boisterous and ebullient track that celebrated the unbriddled energy the township represents.

Soweto is the home of township cool in South Africa. It is also home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu who lived on Vilakazi Street in Orlando West. When Soweto sneezes, South Africa catches a cold. The student’s uprisings of June 16 1976 breathed life into struggle and spread across the country.

It’s in this context that Jive Soweto would be a soundtrack to galvanise Soweto and pay homage to a place that represents the pulse of South Africa.

Today, at a ripe age of 66, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse hasn’t lost any of the infectious energy Jive Soweto has come to represent.

The saxophone blowing Mabuse is a proud Sowetan. He still lives in Pimville, and occupies a place of pride as one of the granddaddies of jazz and pop.

About living in Soweto, Mabuse says the environment inspires him and the sense of community. He says the township still attracts suburban dwellers who only go back to their homes to sleep, but live in Soweto.

“If I want to live it up you will find me on Vilakazi Street, Pimville or Zola, there is that unmistakable vibe that keeps you going back.”

He reflects on Jive Soweto. “That song was inspired by a white band in England that sang mbaqanga. They supported Joe Jackson, the Canadian superstar we went to see perform.

I thought ‘this could not possible. This is music genre we hardly recognise and respect at home’. And so I started working on a different sound of township music and songs

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like Shikisa and Jive Soweto came about. The audience in England loved the township beat,” Mabuse shares.

He adds that Chicco Twala helped him on lyrical translation.

“Jive Soweto ignited consciousness and pride in Sowetans.”

It also helped expose Burn Out internationally, says Mabuse.

Mabuse will take to the stage at this year’s Joy of Jazz and promises a few surprises. He started off as a jazz drummer at 15 and his name is synonymous with the saxophone.

“I’m a curious musician and I avoid comfort zones. I’m capable of crossing borders in my interpretation of jazz.”

His repertoire includes the evergreen Thaba Bosiu and Thiba Kamoo among his other popular hits.

But for Joy of Jazz he plans to bring an Indian player of sutar, the other year he used a harp.

“IT’S TIME TO REFLECT WHERE DOES ENTERTAINMENT BEGIN AND END IN SA. WE NEED MORE MUSIC IN THIS COUNTRY.” He says Joy of Jazz represents a moment of celebration.

“It’s time to reflect where does entertainment begin and end in SA. We need more music in this country. There is a lull in between festivals and that results in people fighting over material things.”

Looking back at his 50 years in showbiz Mabuse says he is enjoying himself.

“We are inherently egocentric people. We can go beyond life itself. Music has given me so much and allowed me to spread my wings, that’s why I’m always inventing and trying to be different at all times. I wouldn’t be happier doing other things.”

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More Than Just a Festival

THE STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ is south africa`s oldest jazz festival

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e have been entertaining nations for nineteen years uninterrupted.

Contributing to Social Cohesion, Economic Growth and Cultural Tourism.

The event takes place in Johannesburg, Africa’s greatest city, a bold and pulsating metropolis. The people work hard and play hard and they immerse themselves in the finest music at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.

South Africa’s AUTHENTIC JAZZ FESTIVAL featuring 90% JAZZ and 10% SubGenres of Jazz You will hear AVANT-GARDE, STRAIGHT AHEAD, ACID, AFRICAN JAZZ sounds like KWELA and MARABI, RHYTHM and BLUES, NEO SOUL and WORLD MUSIC The artist line-up is world-class, featuring an immense presence of the best jazz musicians from South Africa, the rest of the African continent, the Americas, Europe and Asia.

35 Performances, 4 STAGES, OVER 3 DAY MORE THAN JUST A FESTIVAL The Road to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is a sixmonth series of events in various cities and provinces.

Jazz Cares is a program of shows in various locations for people who do not ordinarily get the opportunity to attend commercial live shows.

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guests that include the aged, people with disabilities, community workers in organizations such as hospices and orphanages.

These events feature commercially established acts and local bands from the areas.

Geleza Kleva and Learn As practitioners in the arts industry, it is our responsibility to find ways to ensure that the youth is empowered and presented with life rewarding opportunities that build them to become productive and disciplined citizens.

Service delivery is fast becoming the key issue to address most of these challenges facing the youth and this educational initiative that will ensure that the life skills within the industry are shaped and provided with proper channel to build careers. Many of our young people want to start their careers in the music industry but due to the misconception and lack of proper understanding and information circulated.

Music Schools Workshops Visiting International & Local Artists provide master classes for students and each institutions community – Skills Development The community comprises Musicians, Aspiring Promoters, Technicians & Event Management Companies from that area. The workshops have been running successfully for a number of years now with institutions and artists describing them as

valuable.

Celebrate Women in Arts When South African Women united against oppression, they didn’t know that history was being written. Through it all, the arts have always played a significant role in easing and soothing the circumstances.

Music, dance, fashion, poetry and hospitality kept the country’s hope alive.

The Joy of Jazz celebrates with women in arts sector in general and embrace the fact that these women entertain, portray, educate and still look good while doing it. Sharing that one special day to unwind and feed off each other’s positive and bubbly energy and have fun doing it brings Joy .

The Breakfast Colloquium is a high-level talk shop for industry leaders.

This breakfast event features a presentation by an industry leader or expert about a chosen issue in the music sector.

Other sector and industry leaders and opinion makers are invited to the colloquium to participate in discussion.

The Golf Day is one of the festival’s key audience development initiatives to grow the festival market among golfers. Where possible the Golf Day also feature leading musicians who also play golf.

We do what we do because we are passionate about what JAZZ CATS of all shades, love to hear and experience. We are also crazy about jazz and love to share it with people around the world.

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And the Journey Continues

DINALEDI STAGE ARTISTS 16th September 2016

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JOSÉ JAMES (US)

Dinaledi Stage, Friday, 16 September Dinaledi Stage, Saturday, 17 September Often referred to as a Jazz singer for the HipHop generation, New York City-based vocalist José James combines Jazz, Soul, Drum & Bass and spoken word into his own unique brand of Vocal Jazz. José attended The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.

His album For All We Know was the winner of both the Edison Award and L’Académie du Jazz Grand Prix for best Vocal Jazz Album of 2010. In commemoration of the 100th birthday of Billie Holiday, José recorded the album Yesterday I Had the Bslues, released last year.

MCCOY MRUBATA (SA)

Dinaledi Stage, Friday, 16 September Saxophonist, flute player, band leader and composer McCoy Mrubata grew up with the sounds of African music: the soulful hymns of the Zion Church, the chants and rhythms of traditional healers and the brassy jive of the Merry Macs band who rehearsed opposite his childhood home.

In 1989 he formed Brotherhood, which also included guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, pianist Nhlanhla Magagula and Lucas Khumalo. In 1990 the band won the Gilbey’s Music for Africa prize.

The South African Music Award winner has collaborated with the crème de le crème of South African Jazz players as well as International artists such as Airto Moreira and Flora Purim.

NEW YORK ROUND MIDNIGHT (US) FEATURING DEBORAH J CARTER (VOCALS),PAUL VAN KESSEL (VOCALS), ELLISTER VAN DER MOLEN (TRUMPET), ROLF DELFOS (ALTOSAXOPHONE), EFE ERDEM (TROMBONE), FLORIAAN WEMPE (TENORSAXOPHONE), JASPER SOMSEN

(DOUBLE BASS) AND SEBASTIAAN VAN BAVEL (PIANO)

Dinaledi Stage, Friday, 16 September The show has been dubbed one of the hottest Jazz productions in which audiences get to experience the exciting nightlife in Broadway’s most renowned clubs. The show lives up to the dictum that “Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life”.

The repertoire includes everybody’s favourite Jazz hits from My Funny Valentine to I Love You Porgy.

DEBORAH J. CARTER (US / THE NETHERLANDS)

Deborah J Carter has gained a steady reputation with her warm stage presence.

Her vocal artistic command and eclectic repertoire turns her concerts into unforgettable musical affairs.

Her unique take on the great Jazz songbook has seen her lead her own group in concerts and festivals from Spain to Taiwan and Colombia. Deborah is often invited to sing great Jazz classics as a guest soloist with

orchestras such as the Metropole Orchestra, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and The Orchestra and Big Band of the German Opera, Berlin.

PAUL VAN KESSEL (THE NETHERLANDS)

Paul van Kessel is an Amsterdam based singer and songwriter who explores jazz, funk and blues.

RANEE LEE (CANADA)

Dinaledi Stage, Friday, 16 September Dinaledi Stage, Saturday, 17 September Ranee Lee has a reputation as a dramatic Jazz singer who is a dexterous singer of both Jazz Evergreens and Broadway show tunes.

Ranee began her early professional stage career as a dancer. From there she moved on to playing drums and tenor saxophone.

Ranee was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2006.

She received the International Association of Jazz Educators award in 2004 and 2008. She won a 2010 Juno Award for her album Ranee Lee - Lives Upstairs.

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Soweto Hotspots

SOWETO HOTSPOTS Jazz has been central to the culture of entertainment in Soweto, it also inspired optimism and self-expression in the darkest of times. We explore the hottest spots.

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ROBBY’S PLACE >

Robby’s Place is a Restaurant and Bar in Pimville Soweto, located opposite the Soweto Country Club and en-route to the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, The place where the famous Freedom Charter was signed and soon to become one of Soweto’s tourism hotspots. Robby’s Place caters for individuals and groups of up to 100 people.

Robby and his team will be sure to give you an experience to remember! The occasional Jazz sessions performed by local artists at this venue are not to be missed!!

JAZZ MANIACS Situated right inside Soweto Hotel in the heat of Kliptown square in Soweto, near the Walter Sisulu Square where the African National Congress Freedom Charter was born.

The Music of Townships served as an important platform for developing singers and instrumentalists. The 1950’s was the era of Jazz development in South Africa.

Jazz Maniacs Restaurant was named after the famous Jazz Maniacs group that was well known in the 50’s. Last Sunday of selected Months you can come listen to your favorite jazz sounds at this elegantly decorated venue. The Chefs offering boasts from A La Carte, set, cocktail menus.

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THE WINE & CIGAR LOUNGE The Wine Bar is an understated gem that is situated in “Upper” Vilakazi Street in Orlando West Soweto.

A global tourist attraction destination and boasts to be the only street in the world that has 2 Nobel Peace prize winners, namely Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Rolihlanhla Mandela. The Wine Bar serves modern and African cuisine and it has fully stocked Wine Cellar that is serviced buy a fully qualified Sommelier.

At this warm and welcoming restaurant with the ambience that is often appreciated by its patrons, you will be served by friendly professional and well trained staff with smooth jazz playing in the background.

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MELI LOUNGE Meli Lounge is a chilled out place where people from various classes in society ago when they really want to relax and enjoy.

Sundays are famous for Jazz and you find a more mature crowd, at this relaxed environment which has become one hot spot for tourists wanting to relax in Soweto.

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And the Journey Continues

DIPHALA STAGE ARTISTS 16th September 2016

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BARNEY RACHABANE (SA)

Diphala Stage, Friday, 16 September Barney Rachabane is a musical genius when it comes to the alto saxophone. His musical career is as deep as modern Jazz is in South Africa; he has toured Botswana with Hugh Masekela in 1984 as well as played throughout Europe and the US. He has played with some of the Greats in the Jazz fraternity, from the likes of Zakes Nkosi, Kippie Moeketsi to Early Mabuza.

Barney has played in bands such as the Chris McGregor Big Band, Soul Giants, Azanians, Richard Groove Homes and Afro Cool Concept, forming part of historic projects such as Live in New Orleans and Live in Memphis.

HOUSTON PERSON (US)

Diphala Stage, Friday, 16 September Diphala Stage, Saturday, 17 September Tenor saxophonist Houston Person’s rich and soulful tone has earned him both popular and critical acclaim as a leader and a sought after recording session player working with Ernestine Anderson, Della Griffin and Dakota Staton.

Although he has performed in the hard bop and swing genres, he is most experienced and best known for his work in Soul Jazz.

Notable among his sideman duties is his legendary partnership with the great vocalist, Etta Jones, which spanned over 30 years until her death in 2001.

A decade later, Butler moved to the UK where his first international album went gold and he received Grammy nominations for Best R&B Song for Lies and for Best Jazz Song for the instrumental Going Home. His genrebusting material earned songwriters’ awards and received abundant airplay in multiple radio formats: Pop, Urban, Contemporary Jazz, Adult Contemporary and Gospel.

His latest album is titled Free.

KENDRICK SCOTT (US)

Diphala Stage, Friday, 16 September Diphala Stage, Saturday, 17 September Kendrick Scott is at the forefront of a new generation of visionary Jazzmen working today. He has toured with the likes of Terence Blanchard, Mike Moreno, Gretchen Parlato amongst others.

His sound as a drummer lines him up as a man conversant in an ultramodern sense of propulsion. The music that makes up Conviction, his recent album with his band Oracle, showcases his subtlety and intensity and highlights his strengths as a drummer, composer and a leader.

She has backed artists such as Judith Sephuma, Straight & Narro and Michael Bublé. She won the Metro FM Music Award for Best Urban Jazz Album for Kusile.

Her second album, From Now On, has already received critical acclaim and has been nominated for awards.

NOMFUNDO XALUVA (SA)

Diphala Stage, Friday, 16 September Born and raised in Port Elizabeth, Nomfundo Xaluva is an award winning vocalist and composer. Nomfundo completed her Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Cape Town, focusing on the music of Miriam Makeba.

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Stage Fashion

STAGE FASHION

Lira shares her style tips ahead of the Joy of Jazz

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he JOJ attracts music lovers of all ages and it’s advisable to dress casual with comfortable shoes without losing your own personal sense of style. It’s good to remain light with maybe a mag (man bag) or a small sling bag for ladies to keep all your valuables without a bag getting in your way.

When I am attending I keep my fashion fun and mostly comfortable - I generally like to travel light so that I can easily dance and move around without worrying about valuables. Comfortable shoes are essential.

When I am on stage I like to wear my custom made pieces which are stylish and reflective of my African heritage. It’s important for my costumes to be comfortable and allow me to move and dance easily without worrying about potential malfunctions. Im always in heels for my shows but even those are at a comfortable height.

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with styling and I have the privilege of having a Bobbi Brown make up artist available for me whenever I need. Alicia is my favourite!

My hair is the easiest aspect of my look and I ussually do that myself - i actually enjoy

doing my own hair.

Takkies are the best when you’re attending a concert for comfort and heels on stage as they are more elegant.

I’m not big on trends - I have always worn African prints and they are now trendy the world over. I tend to resonate with timeless elegance but I like to celebrate my heritage through my fashion sense.

Make up wise- fleeking or at least well groomed eye brows are in. Its out with unkept eyes brows and definitely out with eye brown that are shaven off and replaces with a thin line.

Clothing wise avoid wearing heels that are so high that they cause you not to have a good time at a show. I see it happen all the time. Fashion must always enhance you not discomfort or distract you from an experience.

Dress up in a fun and expressive way!

Experiment!

SEEN AT THE JOY JAZZ MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Standard Bank Joy of Jazz – now in its 19th year – reinforced its status as South Africa’s foremost Jazz Festival, and one of the best on the African continent, thanks to a stellar line-up of musicians from around the globe.

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And the Journey Continues

Image By Philippe Marzat

CONGA STAGE ARTISTS

ALUNE WADE (SENEGAL) FEATURING LEONARDO GENOVESE

16TH SEPTEMBER 2016

Senegalese Jazz artist Alune Wade has been described as ‘a virtuoso bass player and a singer with the voice of an angel’.

Alune grew up in a musical environment – his father was a director of a symphonic orchestra.

His work with Harold Lopez-Nussa on the project, Havana-Paris-Dakar, straddles multiple streams in the global Jazz culture. It is a blend of African and Cuban sounds which will not only appeal to Jazz enthusiast but music lovers across all genres.

Conga Stage, Friday, 16 September Conga Stage, Saturday, 17 September

LEONARDO GENOVESE (ARGENTINA)

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winning bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding’s band in 2005.

Leonardo’s latest album Seeds showcases his ability to move effortlessly between the melodic and the chromatic, celebrating the inherent mystery and beauty in each.

KAHIL EL’ZABAR TRIO WITH DWIGHT TRIBLE AND TEODROSS AVERY (US)

Conga Stage, Friday, 16 September Conga Stage, Saturday, 17 September

Kahil El’Zabar is an internationally acclaimed multi-percussionist, composer and educator.

He founded Ritual Trio more than 35 years ago, which currently consists of Chicago power houses Junius Paul on upright bass and Justin Dillard on keyboards along with Kahil on multi-percussion and voice. Proof of the trio’s incredible chemistry can be seen on the recording, titled What It Is. Kahil’s latest recording features Dwight Trible who will also be sharing a stage with Kahil and Teodross Avery at this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.

of great South African Jazzmen and personal friends such as Bheki Mseleku and Zim Ngqawana.

He brings this wide-ranging musicianship to the stage at this year’s festival.

DWIGHT TRIBLE

Dwight Trible is a singer who combines the best of vocal virtuosity with musicianship and improvisational skills to the delight of audiences and musicians alike.

Dwight has worked with notables such as Oscar Brown Jr., Billy Childs, Kenny Burrell, Babatunde Lea, Patrice Rushen, Norman Conners, Della Reese, and has done multiple special projects with John Beasley, and others, producing some of the finest moments in Los Angeles in recent years. She has also been featured a few times a year at the now famous Blue Whale Jazz Club, located in Downtown Los Angeles.

TEODROSS AVERY

As a musician, Teodross “Teo” Avery stands as one who defines live music – best experienced front row and full throttle. His commanding presence, on stage and off, reflects his musical ingenuity and skill. With an outstanding pedigree, both professionally and academically, Teo is a young saxophonist to keep on one’s radar.

WOUTER KELLERMAN (SA)

Conga Stage, Friday, 16 September

SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX’ MABUSE (SA)

Conga Stage, Friday, 16 September Legendary multi-instrumentalist and genre defying star, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse has long surpassed the drumming prowess that earned him the Hotstix moniker.

Though he built his career with hits like Jive Soweto, Thaba Bosiu and several others, Sipho he has focused on Jazz in recent years.

He has performed tribute shows in honour

Globe-trotting flutist and composer Wouter Kellerman received a 2015 Grammy® Award at the 57th Annual Grammy® Awards for his album Winds of Samsara, collaboration with Indian composer and producer, Ricky Kej. Wouter has also received recognition at home, most recently winning three SAMA’s (South African Music Awards) in 2015 to add to his previous wins in 2010 and 2011, reinforcing his status as one of South Africa’s foremost musicians. hip hop, having been sampled often.

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And the Journey Continues

MBIRA STAGE ARTISTS 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016

ESTER RADA (ISRAEL)

Mbira Stage, Friday, 16 September Mbira Stage, Saturday, 17 September Ester Rada is a singer and songwriter with a unique cross-cultural approach that reflects her Ethiopian heritage and Israeli upbringing, with an imprint of the influence of American soul icons like Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin.

Ester’s music is a true global stew that has earned her acclaim around the world.

She will perform music from, Life Happens and Ester Rada, her brand new full-length release, weaving a spell of multi-cultural grooves.

LIRA (SA)

Mbira Stage, Friday, 16 September Regarded as South Africa’s Queen of Song, Lira’s formidable career has seen her perform across the globe. She is a multi-platinum selling artist with 11 South African Music 54 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ | 2016

Awards to her name.

This Afro-soul vocalist refers to her music as “a fusion of Soul, Funk, and elements of African Jazz”. Lira is currently a member of the coaching panel of The Voice South Africa.

MAX-HOBA (SA)

Mbira Stage, Friday, 16 September Max-Hoba has built a career to become one of the most sought after crooners in South Africa.

He has worked with a diverse group of artists such as Amu, Morafe, Don Laka and Kabomo.

His brand of soul is steeped in traditional the music and cultures of Southern Africa, from Lesotho through to the Eastern Cape, all addressed with modern pop sensibility.

SOUNDS OF LOVE (US) FEATURING BILL CHAMPLIN, BRENDA RUSSELL, DENIECE WILLIAMS AND PAUL PERESS

Mbira Stage, Friday, 16 September Mbira Stage, Saturday, 17 September

Sounds of Love came about when Grammy Award winners Bill Champlin, Deniece Williams and Paul Peress were performing together in the Caribbean in 2014.

They instantly decided to work more often together and Peress called his good friend Brenda Russell and asked her if she wanted to come on board and Sounds of Love was born.

BILL CHAMPLIN (US)

Although best known for his nearly three decades as a member of Chicago, Bill had already collected a few Grammy awards before joining the group. First for After the Love Is Gone (a hit for Earth, Wind and Fire) and then for Turn Your Love Around (for George Benson).

Not only is he a multi-talented, multiaward winning singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer and songwriter, but he also co-founded the legendary Bay Area band the Sons of Champlin.

BRENDA RUSSELL (US)

Brenda Russell is the co-creator of the music and lyrics for the Tony Award winning Broadway hit The Color Purple and is regarded as one of the world’s great songstresses, finding success scaling the musical divides of Rock, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Classical and Latin.

She is both a Grammy and Tony Award

nominee. Artists who have collaborated with her or recorded her songs include Babyface, Mary J. Blige, Joe Cocker, Roberta Flack, Al Jarreau, Diana Ross and Tina Turner.

DENIECE WILLIAMS (US)

Four time Grammy Award winner Deniece Williams started her career singing background as Wonderlove with Stevie Wonder and soon after was signed by Earth Wind & Fire’s founder Maurice White.

She has had a remarkable career and has received four awards out of 12 Grammy nominations. Her distinctive coloratura soprano with a four-octave range is as enchanting as it gets thanks to what has been described as a “nightingale voice”.

PAUL PERESS (US)

Paul Peress is an accomplished drummer and band leader described as “a must see artist and master drummer” by the Los Angeles Times.

Peress wears many hats – as drummer, bandleader, producer and songwriter. He has led his band in performance in more than 20 countries and has worked with Chaka Khan, Regina Belle, Mary Wilson, Moby, The B-52’s, Tom Scott, Stephen Bishop and Phil Perry.

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Jazz Heritage

Jazz Heritage

SIBONGILE KHUMALO The first lady of song shares her views on Jazz heritage

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have recollections of the Merry Black Birds, aunty Emily Motsieloa, Griffiths Motsieloa and Peter Resand running the Merry Black Birds and aunty Em was the defacto musicial director of the Black Birds.

As a very young child I remember that there were dance nights at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre in Faraday where the Jubilee Centre was.

I have recollections of the King Kongs of this world and the musical excursions were enjoyed whether jazz or not, they were influenced by jazz.

I can think back to that sort of experiences and I supposes you also had vaudeville shows complete with outfits and groups run by women promoters and impresarios. Women were very involved in that space.

The way one understands jazz is different. There is the harmonic element, but a big part of it is the improvisation. The influence of harmony, structure and style was felt in genres like marabi and mbaqanga.

Even choral music standards were influenced by the jazz we speak about.

South African jazz is no different. In the last eight to 10 years or even earlier when you listen to music created by the younger jazz cats, the internationalisation of the sound is apparent. You can tell that they are citizens of the world, good or bad, we lose a bit of who we are.

You can’t avoid the influence of people who come from the soil, the coming together of musicians wanting to excel in what they do.

Our jazz and live performance have gone through many evolutions. Each decade would bring out its own stars, sound and icons. The 40s and 50s had Sophie Mngcina, Carmen McCray, Dolly Rathebe and the Elite Swingsters, the Jazz Epistles of Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim and Jonas Gwangwa; Miriam Makeba and the Skylarks, Abigail Kubheka and Dorothy Masuka who developed their own sound. Some of them composed music that was never credited, that’s a sad part of our history, that cannot

be acceptable.

Then there was another generation of 60s and 70s stars who were influenced by the likes of mbaqanga, names like Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Zakes Nkosi, Ntemi Piliso, Rejoice, Sakhile and Bayete.

The 80s and 90s gave us greats like Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, McCoy Mrubata, Paul Hanmer, Bheki Khoza, Sipho Mtshali, Khaya Mahlangu, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Vusi Khumalo, Prince Lengoasa and Themba Mkhize.

It’s good that young people are claiming this space. They put money aside and self-record and that’s an amazing thing.

The new brigade of musicians such as Afrika Mkhize, Siya Makuzeni , Tutu Puoane, Lindiwe Maxolo, Nomfundo Xaluva, Kyle Shepherd, Nono Nkoane, Mduduzi Makhathini and Ayanda Skati claim the space with no apology. They are so confident in what they do, not arrogant but self-assured. We share and compare notes and I learn a lot from them. I like young energy and how one can infuse it.

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And the Journey Continues

DINALEDI STAGE ARTISTS 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016

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FEYA FAKU (SA) FEATURING DOMENIC LANDOLF, JEAN PAUL BRODBECK, DOMENIC EGLI AND FABIAN GISLE

Dinaledi Stage, Saturday, 17 September

Feya Faku is an Eastern Cape born Jazz musician known for his deep rooted reverence and appreciation for those who came before him. He has associated with some of South Africa’s classic Jazz musicians such as Barney Rachabane, Thandie Klaasen and the late Duke Makasi, while being the youngest member of the Winston Mankunku Ngozi Quintet.

Trumpeter and composer Feya has led bands from across Europe and South Africa. His unmistakable sound has earned him both popular and critical praise.

In collaboration with the Swiss Jazz Orchestra (which consists of Adrian Pflugshaupt, Reto Suhner, Jurg Bucher, Till Grunewald and Marc Schodler on Saxophones; Vincent Lachat, Stefan Schlegel, Andreas Tschopp and Reto

Zumstein on Trombones; Dave Blaser, Johannes Walter, Daniel Woodtli and Thomas Knuchel on Trumpets and last Philip Henzi, Lorenz Beyeler, Antonio Schiavano, Nicolas Perrin, Nicolai Karageorgiev, Tobias Friedli, Rico Baumann and Roland Wager on the Rhythm Section) Feya’s latest project titled, Ingoma, is built around the celebratione of our rich Jazz heritage.

SIBONGILE KHUMALO (SA)

Dinaledi Stage, Saturday, 17 September Sibongile Khumalo has been lauded as one of the great singing talents of her time and has inspired the creation of new music by South African composers, both in the Classical art song as well as Jazz genres.

She has degrees from the University of Zululand and Wits University and was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Music (Honoris Causa) by Rhodes University.

Sibongile’s singing talents range from opera to jazz, choral music and musical theatre, always grounded by traditional and folk music of South Africa.

DIPHALA STAGE ARTISTS 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016

LINDIWE MAXOLO (SA)

Diphala Stage, Saturday, 17 September South African Music Award winning vocalist, composer, educator and band leader, Lindiwe Maxolo is a powerful vocalist in the South African jazz scene.

She is the winner of the 2002 Afro Vocal Category in the Old Mutual Jazz Encounters Competition.

Armed with a Jazz Honours Degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Cape Town, she has performed in India, Portugal, Greece and New Orleans. Her enchanting magical voice and musical dexterity have secured her a place in the hearts of Jazz lovers worldwide.

SIYA MAKUZENI (SA) FEATURING AYANDA SIKADE (DRUMS), BENJAMIN JEPHTA (BASS), THANDI NTULI (PIANO/ KEYBOARD), SISONKE XONTI (TENOR SAXOPHONE) AND SAKHILE SIMANI (TRUMPET/FLUGELHORN)

Diphala Stage, Saturday, 17 September Siya Makuzeni is this year’s Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year for Jazz.

Makuzeni is a trombone player, vocalist, lyricist and songwriter regularly collaborating with musicians such as Marcus Wyatt, Themba Mkhize, McCoy Mrubata, Feya Faku, Frank Opperman, Tlale Makhene, Khaya Mahlangu and Sibongile Khumalo.

She is also the bandleader of her own rock band, Ippyfuze. Siya has performed on stages around the world.

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Discovering Gauteng

DISCOVERING Gauteng

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JAZZ IS SIZZLING IN GAUTENG

azz is an international musical movement that has its roots in the United States of America, but in the in the 1950s gained a firm foothold in South Africa through the Jazz Epistles comprising of trumpeter Hugh Masekela, saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi, and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim (then known as Dollar Brand).

Gauteng was established as an inspirational centre of the genre and today there is a wide range of venues which keep jazz a significant music form in the South Africa, despite the continuous proliferation of new popular music styles.

The Orbit in Braamfontein at 81 De Korte St, Bramfontein https://www.facebook.com/ theorbitjazzclub/ features a continuous programme of live performers who regularly keep the sound going until 2 in the morning.

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The Orbit is known as “The Home of Jazz” but it also supports AfroBeat and a variety of other genres.

A smaller and more intimate club which often highlights jazz is the Afrikan Freedom Station at 41 5th Avenue, Westdene. Go to https://www.facebook. com/AfrikanFreedomStation or phone 073 852 5149 for more details.

Robby’s Place in Pimville holds occasional jazz sessions, but their website at http://www.soweto.co.za/html/ sh_robby.htm is not very informative, promising only “occasional jazz sessions, so jazz lovers should phone 083 535 4553 or 076 542 2933 to get a schedule of these.

The Inside Out Jazz Lounge at 1154 Machaba Drive, Mofolo Central in Soweto is a venue where jazz is held outdoors, so it doesn’t operate in the dead of winter. For

more details, call Lerato on 071 113 5989 or go to http://www.insideoutsoweto.com/ .

Cullinan to the north east of Tshwane is best known for the place where the world’s largest diamond was found in 1905, but the Cullinan Hotel has a gem of its own in the form of regular jazz evenings, the next offerings including Peter Maluleka, Paul Vranas and Gibo Pheto will be on 07 August, 04 September and 02 October and thereafter always on the first Sunday of the month.

Note that jazz is free to Sunday lunch buffet guests and the lunch is R120 per person.

Booking is strongly advised due to the limited capacity of the venue. For more details phone Maudie Smith on 0127341810 or go to the hotels Facebook page on https://www. facebook.com/events/1027070353999077/ .

By and large jazz seems to be a seasonal genre which blossoms in the spring, to the

September jazz calendar is quite full. The Moretele Park Tribute concert happens every September, but the website at https:// www.facebook.com/Moreteleparkjazzfest provides scant details.

There are (as usual) some very exciting events coming up on the Gauteng jazz calendar, and two of them are featured here. September is tourism and heritage month and it kicks off with Jazz in the Cradle at the Nirox foundation on 04 September, 2016, promising a variety of exciting acts, with more information at http://www. jazzinthecradle.net/ . But that’s just the warm-up event for an exciting spring season.

The Joy of Jazz on 15-17 September, 2016 will feature international jazz legends as well as many of our own best performers.

Star foreign visitors will include smooth jazz keyboardist Bob James, legendary soul jazz saxophonist Houston Person and acclaimed vocalist Deborah J. Carter. The home team will include Barney Rachabane, Judith

Sephuma, Miss Lira, Ringo Madlingozi, Jonathan butler Sipho Hotstix Mabuse and McCoy Mrubatha. For more details go to http://www.joyofjazz.co.za/index.php .

Most jazz followers are older and more

discerning listeners, but surprisingly it seems that it is an evergreen genre, and Gauteng seems to remain a Mecca for serious jazzophiles. Maybe it’s because the golden heart of Gauteng is just so irresistibly saxy!

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Wine & Dine and all that Jazz

WINE AND DINE AND ALL THAT JAZZ IN SANDTON Discover the art of dining in Sandton City were you can enjoy great sounds, fantastic cuisines, catch up with friends and network with business associates and clients during the Joy of Jazz weekend.

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THE BUTCHER SHOP AND GRILL

PARC FERME (OPPOSITE SANDTON CONVENTION CENTER)

With its classic, unpretentious, relaxed charm The Butcher Shop & Grill is where good food, wine and lots of laughter meet in a blend of what has become a South African institution. In the heart of Sandton, The Butcher Shop& Grill on Nelson Mandela Square is more than a steak place.

Look closely as many regulars do, at the unmatched quality of the produce and outstanding value for money, as well as at the menu where meat is as much a delight as fish, poultry and wine. The Butcher Shop & Grill is the only steak restaurant to have received a coveted maximum of three stars in the Rossouw’s Restuarants 2009, 2010 & 2011. Tel: 011-784-8676

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In the beautiful city of Sandton, Parc Fermé offers a chic yet traditional way of experiencing exquisite cuisine prepared by our Mauritian Executive Chef Atmaram Mahadea. With its contrasting grey, black and white décor and its mixture of exotic fabrics and textiles, Parc Fermé won’t disappoint the eye. Experience the succulent flavours of our meat and poultry dishes; fillet, T-bone and oxtail being favourites or enjoy a lighter meal such as our whole baby fish or delicious tempura prawns. Wind down with a mouth-watering cocktail and our famous Crème Brûlée as you enjoy the sunset amidst the metropolitan towers.

Whatever you are craving our Chef will make it for you. Superb wine selections, outstanding dishes and excellent service – YOU NEED to experience it for yourself - Tel: +27 (0) 11 245 4846

THE HOTTEST SPOT IN SANDTON CITY

MICHELANGELOS PICCOLO MONDO RESTAURANT A WORLD IN ONE Proudly living up to its name, the Piccolo Mondo restaurant situated in Sandton is “a world in one”. With a brilliant combination of culinary excellence, choice wine list and luxurious ambience, your dining experience is transformed into a truly memorable occasion.

This magnificent Restaurant that overlooks the Nelson Mandela Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.The Italian style à la Carte menu offers well-presented dishes ranging from delicious starters to ‘melting moments’ desserts, catering for most taste buds.

Business lunches served daily are designed to suit the schedule of the fast paced world of the corporate executive. Piccolo Mondo adapts its pace to allow business lunches to be concluded within the hour. Tel: +27 11 282 7000

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Wine & Dine and all that Jazz

L’OPULENCE L Take your palate on a globally inspired journey of taste sensations.

’Opulence – Sandton’s finest meeting place by day and spirited lounge by night. A prestigious dining destination where you can expect luxury, gourmet tapas, exceptional service and the finer things in life. L’Opulence is committed to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

L’Opulence first opened its doors on the 9th of July in2015. It was designed to attract and appeal to tastemakers that take active roles in setting the mould for style, the hottest trends, and over all ingenuity within the city.

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lunches, dinners, celebrations and private functions. Their fine wines, whiskeys of the world, champagne and signature cocktails complement their gourmet tapas menu; a perfect balance to the complex and intricately scaled dishes on our menu.

They will indulge your senses and take your palate on a globally inspired journey of taste sensations. Their philosophy finds its roots in consistency and quality and attentive service is a guarantee.

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And the Journey Continues

CONGA STAGE ARTISTS 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016

GRAZ ROOTS PROJECT (SA) FEATURING BILLY MONAMA, CONCORD NKABINDE, MCCOY MRUBATA, LWANDA GOGWANA, MDUDUZI MTSHALI, PAKI PELOEOLE AND THEMBA MOKOENA

Conga Stage, Saturday, 17 September Graz Roots sets out to revive the history of, and to reconnect audiences with, their South African musical heritage.

The Graz Roots Project revisits old South African classics and celebrates past South African composers and musicians.

Guitar teacher and performer Billy Monama saw how the legacy of South Africa’s unique guitar styles was slowly dissipating and a generation of musical culture possibly being wiped out.

This is the sound that touched the world and gave South Africans a voice through trying times in the country’s history. This is the sound of Mbaqanga, Mgqashiyo, Maskandi, African Jazz and more.

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BILLY MONAMA (GUITAR)

Billy Monoma has researched and transcribed guitar masters such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Marks Mankwane and Jimmy Dludlu and is inspired by traditional ethnic sounds, gospel and jazz.

He has worked with various artists, namely, Themba Mkhize, Abdullah Ibrahim, Andile Yenana, Sibongile Khumalo, Thandiswa Mazwai, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Mbongeni Ngema and Dorothy Masuku.

He now leads his own band that performs his own compositions and arrangements.

CONCORD NKABINDE (BASS GUITAR)

Concord Nkabinde is a singer (he sings in English, Sotho, Zulu and Spanish), bass guitarist, composer and music educator.

Concord’s cross-cultural sound is a blend of musical styles including Jazz, South African pop, Reggae, Latin and Chinese.

In addition to being a performer,

Concord is passionate about development in the music industry and regularly conducts workshops on music business, composing, arranging and ensemble playing.

He has performed with musicians such as Johnny Clegg, Hugh Masekela, the late Miriam Makeba, Ray Phiri, Arno Carstens and Darius Brubeck.

Concord is the winner of the 2006 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz and is the Vice-Chairman of the Composers’ Association of South Africa, while also serving on the board of the Performers Organisation of South Africa for the past six years.

LWANDA GOGWANA (TRUMPET AND FLUGELHORN)

Born in East London, Lwanda Gogwana began his music career singing in a school choir at the age of nine. From the age of ten, he began playing the piano, followed by the trumpet at the age of eleven, under the tutorship of Frank Burton in 1996.

He enrolled at the University of Cape Town in 2005 for a Bachelor of Music degree in composition and arrangement under Prof Peter Klatzow and Prof Mike Campbell, while also playing in the UCT big band from 2005 to 2008.

In 2006 he received a scholarship to study in Norway on an exchange programme at the Norges Musikkhogskole based at the University of Oslo.

He has launched his own project, The Lwanda Gogwana Songbook.

MCCOY MRUBATA (SAXOPHONE AND FLUTE)

Saxophonist, flute player, band leader and composer McCoy Mrubata grew up with the sounds of African music: the soulful hymns of the Zion Church, the chants and rhythms of traditional healers and the brassy jive of the Merry Macs band who rehearsed opposite his home.

In 1989 he formed Brotherhood, which

also included guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, pianist Nhlanhla Magagula and Lucas Khumalo. In 1990 the band won the Gilbey’s Music for Africa prize.

This South African Music Award winner has collaborated with a dazzling array of South African Jazz musicians and International artists such as Airto Moreira and Flora Purim.

MDUDUZI MTSHALI (PIANO)

Mduduzi Mtshali is an acclaimed pianist, composer, arranger and producer from KwaThema, East of Johannesburg. Mduduzi graduated with a Jazz Performance Diploma from the University of Cape Town and is studying towards his Master’s Degree in Orchestration.

As an arranger, composer and musical director, Mduduzi was involved with music for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Football Tournament, working with the likes of Oumou Sangare, Lira, Siphokazi, Ringo

Madlingozi and Mi Casa.

PAKI KGOSIETSILE PELOEOLE (DRUMS)

Paki Peloeole is one of the most versatile drummers around and also doubles as a percussionist. Paki began his musical journey playing during traditional diviners’ ceremonies.

The strong rhythmic force led him to explore other fields of drumming. He has worked with Hugh Masekela, Busi Mhlongo, Salif Keita, Johnny Clegg, Jimmy Dludlu, McCoy Mrubata, Paul Hammer, Andile Yenana, Madala Kunene, Salim Washington and Feya Faku and has toured across the African continent, Europe, the Nordic countries, the Caribbean as well as the US. THEMBA MOKOENA (GUITAR) Themba Mokoena learned guitar from his older brother, Jotang ‘Joko Tea’ Mokoena, and was inspired by jazz giant Wes Montgomery.

In the 1960s he was part of the generation of musicians that developed the sound of Marabi and African Jazz. He has worked with leading local artists including Sibongile Khumalo.

MOREIRA CHONGUICA (MOZAMBIQUE) Conga Stage, Saturday, 17 September

Award winning reedman Moreira Chonguica is a globetrotting Contemporary African Jazz saxophonist. His music is urban modern and funky and his performance style has gained him a reputation for energetic and engaging showmanship.

Moreira currently resides in Maputo, Mozambique. He graduated from University of Cape Town College of Music (Cum Laude). Moreira with his band, The Moreira Project, has performed at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in 2007 and 2012.

He has performed at numerous festivals around Southern Africa since 2005.

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Media Ambassadors

MEDIA AMBASSADORS TAKE JAZZ TO THE MASSES KAYA FM

BRENDA SISANE Ms Sisane started her career in radio and television broadcasting and became a company director of a PR consulting firm in 1995. Her experience in this sector has seen her specializing and diversifying from basic PR Consulting to International Relations and recently the Creative Arts.

She has gained valuable experience in harnessing multi stakeholder projects to create lucid messages and brings a vast media network to any project. Her project management savvy gained over 15 years of consulting in this sector, ensures that each project she embarks on and manages, relates comprehensively to its audiences.

Ms Sisane founded Spin Productions and Spin Foundation and heads up all the projects and programs undertaken. She excels at integrating diverse groups of sectors that influence a project via its communications framework.

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Ms Sisane is a trustee on the following Boards: Natives @ Large Foundation International Jazz Day South Africa National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund

METRO FM

NOTHEMBA MADUMO

Nothemba Madumo compiles, produces and host’s “The Urban Jazz Experience” a jazz music programme on METRO FM. She also is the owner and MD of Notmad Media acompany offering production and presenting services for Radio and Television broadcasting and events, as well as MC/ Programme director services for Corporate, Media and entertainment industry events.

A seasoned broadcaster, Nothemba has worked for most broadcasting platforms in both Radio and Television in South Africa in various capacities. Until 2013 she had been a Project Manager for local content programming on SABC3 and previously Project Manager for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on SABC. Nothemba has been News and Current affairs television anchor and producer on SABC, as well as a presenter on other programmes from documentaries, magazine, sport and music shows as well as live broadcasts of national events.

Nothemba is also a well sort out MC/Programme director for various local and international events in corporate, government and entertainment.

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JAZZ APPRECIATION SOCIETY

MAMSIE NTSHANGASE Mamsie is a very passionate and ardent collector of fine classical jazz and other musical genres. The timelessness of jazz, the appreciation for each and every instrument that is played, the creativity of the musicians concerned and how it’s put together to give one endless pleasure has always held much fascination and joy for her.

She is an active member of Ethekwini Jazz Appreciation Society (popularly known as EJazz) where the listening, appreciation and collection of jazz and other styles of music is encouraged.

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MAIL & GUARDIAN

PERCY MABANDU Percy Mabandu has been writing about jazz music, arts and the black experience for the last ten years. He has been named Gold Award Winner, Features Category at the Journalist of The Year Awards presented

by Business Arts South Africa. Mabandu is a columnist, and art and features writer. His work has appeared in various newspapers and magazines including the weekly City Press, Blaque Magazine, the Sunday Times, Mail & Guardian, Rolling Stone Magazine, Chimurenga Chronic, and many others. He is a regular television and radio commentator on art and culture issues. He also serves as member of Friends of IFAS, The Consultative Committee of The French Institute of South Africa. Mabandu lives in Ga-Rankuwa, a township in the North West of Pretoria.

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RADIO2000

K.G MOEKETSI

Kgomotso ‘KG’ Moeketsi is a radio personality, mom, storyteller and a writer.

She hosts the week day mid - morning show Emlanjeni, and this is her story.

“First of all, let’s get this out of the way, radio is my passion, not my hustle. It is one thing God gave me as a conduit for self-expression, and for me to express my love for music.

I’ve been on radio for years and bade my time at some of South Africa’s top radio stations, and am grateful to be celebrated for my wit, my love for music, my intellect, and my respect for the medium.

I’m currently writing books, and I find because I’m innately a story-teller, words come very easy to me. Words with emotion, is what my writing is filled with. I can’t wait for people to read my books on an international stage.”

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And the Journey Continues

MBIRA STAGE ARTISTS 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016

JUDITH SEPHUMA (SA)

Mbira Stage, Saturday, 17 September Vocalist Judith Sephuma is a multi-award winner whose versatility has seen her performing to sold-out venues in shows across South Africa, Europe, the US and the UK. Judith has recently returned to the studio to record her sixth album titled One Word which she describes as ‘funky Afro Jazz’.

RINGO MADLINGOZI (SA)

Mbira Stage, Saturday, 17 September The much celebrated Gugulethu-born jazz guitarist Ringo Madlingozi has released a string of highly successful albums which 70 STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ | 2016

have earned him several awards, including Best Male Vocalist at the South African Music Awards as well as Best Male Artist (Southern Africa) and Best Male Vocalist (African Continent) at the Kora Awards.

He has appeared at festivals around the world and has worked alongside some of the country’s greatest musicians including the late Miriam Makeba.

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