FINAL COUNTDOWN: TKZee is set to shake up the CTIJF stage
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THE run-in to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) is reaching its “final countdown”.
And Africa’s Grandest Gathering isn’t too grand to not give you a “lekker, lekker fish and chips”.
See where we are going? Yeah, Shibobo hitmakers TKZee have joined the line-up for the festival for the weekend of the 25-26 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The kwaito trailblazers will bring their electrifying live performance.
However, this performance will be especially poignant, as it also honours the legacy of Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala - a lyrical genius and cultural icon whose impact on kwaito remains undeniable.
Also lending her voice to two-day party is the incomparable Kandace Springs - the soulful jazz sensation whose velvety vocals and masterful piano work have captivated audiences worldwide.
A mix of jazz, soul and heartfelt storytelling, the album sees her collaborating with Gregg Wells (Adele), Matt Hales (Lianne La Havas), Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken (Rihanna). Accompanied by her powerhouse all-female rhythm section, Springs will deliver a performance that is as intimate as it is unforgettable.
Lindsay Rhoda, talent manager, expressed excitement about this announcement, saying: “This year’s line-up is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic we’ve ever had.
“From the jazz brilliance of Kandace Springs to the kwaito legends TKZee, the vibrant Latin fusion of Ritmo, and the homegrown genius of Thembi Dunjana, every artist adds a unique energy to the festival.
“And with four more names still to be revealed, we are building up to an unforgettable musical experience.”
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