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JOY OF JAZZ

Your Guide to the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

With its star-studded lineup, daring collaborations, and vibrant atmosphere, the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is more than just music – it’s a full cultural experience like no…

  • Standard Bank
6 min read
JOY OF JAZZ

2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz: A three-day celebration of African and global jazz

Africa’s premier jazz event, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, returns in 2025 with a bold, expanded vision, offering three full days of live music, artistic innovation, and global…

  • Standard Bank Joy of Jazz
3 min read
Out of the blue: Producer of the annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival Mantwa Chinoamadi advises young women who aspire to succeed in the music industry to listen, learn and always be a student.
BROOK BENTON

Rakgadi of the rhythm: Mantwa Chinoamadi and the soul of jazz

A tribute to Mantwa Chinoamadi — the beloved nurturing force and fearless leader behind the soul of South African jazz

  • Lesego Chepape
6 min read
Chris Botti plays on the edge of jazz with both contemporary classical and pop music sensibilities.
CHRIS BOTTI

Festival is an embarrassment of jazz riches

Joy of Jazz takes place in Johannesburg this weekend.

  • Percy Mabandu
6 min read
Blowing change: Saxophonist Alexander Beets is the driving force behind the World Jazz Network that is building networks worldwide to bolster resilience.
ALEXANDER BEETS

Build music festivals on solid ground

Given the effect of global warming, the future of concerts isn’t speed dating but rather long-term relationships

  • Gwen Ansell
6 min read
The festival takes place on 29 and 30 September at the Sandton Convention Centre.
COVID

Cat’s out the bag: The Joy of Jazz artist lineup has been announced

Mantwa Chinoamadi, producer of the 2023 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, says our shores are open for the world to come and enjoy music

  • Lesego Chepape
2 min read