The annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival will take place from Thursday, 27 September to Saturday, 29 September 2018.
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival celebrates its twenty-first annual showcase this September. The festival, which is South Africa’s longest running jazz showcase, is aimed at fostering social cohesion, economic growth and cultural tourism in the bustling city of Johannesburg.
This year’s festival boasts a stellar line-up over the three-day event calendar. Artists billed on the festival line-up include Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), Wazimbo and Banda Kakana (Mozambique), the Nairobi Horns Project (Kenya), Tlale Makhene (SA/eSwatini), Letta Mbulu (SA), David Sanborn (US), Bilal (US), Kengo Nakamura & Carl Fredrik Orrje (Japan/Sweden), Buika (Spain) and Cassandra Wilson (US).
The first day of the festival kicks off on Thursday, 27 September with The Horn Summit in honour of the late Hugh Masekela. This showcase event will feature Feya Faku, Khaya Mahlangu, Mthunzi Mvubu, Barney Rachabane, Sydney Mavundla, Siphamandla Bhembe, Mandla Mlangeni, Gloria Bosman, Paul Hanmer and McCoy Mrubata.
Standard Bank has been the key festival sponsor for the past 21 years. Speaking on their partnership with the festival, Standard Bank chief marketing officer Thulani Sibeko said, “As an organisation that is committed to make a difference wherever we are, this is a special association that we treasure so much that we have committed to extend this for another three years.” He added, “This year we mark 21 years as a naming sponsor of this festival. We have been with Joy of Festival for this long because we appreciate both the social and economic impact that jazz has in society.”
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival will be hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre. To view the full festival programme, go here
