Brazilian jazz duo Salomão Soares and Vanessa Moreno are set to make their debut at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival on the Rosies stage.
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As anticipation builds for the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), Brazilian musicians Vanessa Moreno and Salomão Soares are set to dazzle audiences with their unique blend of jazz and Brazilian music.
Pianist Soares and Latin Grammy-nominated vocalist Moreno will perform on Friday, March 27, at Rosie's stage. Their appearance places them within a global line-up that continues to position the event as a meeting point for artists from across continents and traditions.
For Moreno, the opportunity extends beyond performance. It is about exchange and the sharing of identity through sound.
“It is extremely important, because there is so much beautiful and diverse music happening across different parts of Brazil,” she said, speaking on the role of international platforms.
“In every corner of the country, there are people creating art in very unique ways, and being able to bring a bit of our Brazilianness, blended with the jazz atmosphere that is part of our work, is an immense joy. It is also a way to share more of our culture with other parts of the world.”
Soares and Moreno have built a partnership grounded in musical dialogue. Their work focuses on piano and voice, while expanding what those elements can do together. The result is a sound that moves between structure and spontaneity, grounded in Brazilian traditions while remaining open to improvisation.
Brazilian duo Salomão Soares and Vanessa Moreno are preparing to perform at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
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Their journey as collaborators began unexpectedly. Though they had known each other for over 15 years, their musical partnership only took shape in 2019 during a studio session.
Their debut album, “Chão de Flutuar", released in 2019, introduced audiences to a partnership rooted in subtle interplay. The project focused on the balance between voice and piano, drawing listeners into a space where restraint carried as much weight as melody.
This was followed by “Yatra Tá” in 2021, a work inspired by the idea of a journey of transformation, which expanded their approach while maintaining the intimacy that defines their sound.
Their latest release, “Outros Ventos", continues this trajectory. The project reflects a growing confidence in their shared language, as well as a willingness to explore new directions without losing the core of their identity.
The 23rd Cape Town International Jazz Festival will take place on March 27 and 28 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
More information about the festival is available at www.capetownjazzfest.com. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.