Joy of Jazz celebrates the music of Brenda Fassie
The new-look 2014 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz takes place at Sandton Convention Centre from September 25 to 27
THE Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, which takes place from September 25 to 27, will mark 20 years of South African democracy with two performances by Mzanzi Golden Voices who will perform the music of the late Brenda Fassie, who died 10 years ago.
A younger generation of songbirds, Asanda Bam, Brenda Mtambo, Lindiwe Maxolo, Nomfundo Xaluva, Thiwe Mbola and Wanda Baloyi, who have made a mark in the jazz, Afro-soul and gospel genres will pay homage to the undisputed queen of pop with renditions of some of her memorable compositions.
They will be accompanied by Germany’s Hessian State Jazz Youth Orchestra (Kicks & Sticks) under the direction of conductor Wolfgang Diefenbach with Tshepo Mngoma as the musical director.
Brenda Mtambo, Nonfundo Xaluva and Thiwe Mbola share the stage for the first performance on the Mbira Stage on September 26 at 7.h45pm with Asanda Bam, Lindiwe Maxolo and Wanda Baloyi headlining on September 27 at 7pm on the same stage.
The new-look 2014 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz takes place at Sandton Convention Centre from September 25 to 27 with more than 70 artists on the bill. For the first time, audiences will be able to buy a full festival pass to the four main stages, Dinaledi, Conga, Diphala and Mbira, in line with jazz festivals around the globe.
Tickets are available through Computicket and Shoprite Checkers. The day pass costs R750 for 16 acts on four stages, while the weekend pass is R1 250 for 32 acts on the four Standard Bank Joy of Jazz stages.
