Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2025 Toast Women In Music
07/03/2025
Johannesburg, South Africa 07 March 2025: – Over sixty top acts from around the world are set to captivate a diverse audience at the annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. Three days of world- class performances across four stages.
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz announced the first few sizzling female artists billed for the 26th edition of the festival Getting ready to thrill on the Dinaledi Stage is Siya Makuzeni known as a sterling South African multi-talented trombone player and vocalist. Moreover, she is also the winner of the 2016 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for jazz. Fellow 2018 Standard Bank Young Artist for jazz, Thandi Ntuli will join Makuzeni on the Dinaledi stage.
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Pilani Bubu and Kujenga Set to Grace the 25th Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Conga Stage
10/09/2024
Expect captivating performances that promise to elevate the excitement of this milestone event to new heights…
Johannesburg, South Africa – 10 September 2024 – The 25th Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival is pleased to announce the addition of Pilani Bubu and Kujenga in this year’s lineup. These two accomplished artists will enrich the festival experience with their distinct styles and artistic fervour on the Conga Stage.
Pilani Bubu, a singer-songwriter, TV presenter, and creative entrepreneur, is celebrated for delivering soul-stirring performances. For the past decade, her enchanting melodies, remarkable vibrato, and lyrical depth have captivated audiences around the globe.
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2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day with a special ‘Jazz for Young People’ Masterclasses and Jam Session
Doing Good for the Good of Our Future Generations
The 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is set to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day by raising R 500 000 at a special event for the youth on 18th July 2024. Dubbed the ‘Jazz for Young People’ Masterclasses and Jam Session the event will take place at the South African National School of Arts in Braamfontein.
The ‘Jazz for Young People’ initiative aims to raise R 500 000 for the renovations at the South African National School of Arts. The celebrations will bring together renowned musicians and the school’s Alumni as masterclass instructors. This will offer a unique opportunity for aspiring young musicians to learn from industry leaders while contributing to a worthy cause.
2024 Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz Set to Celebrate 25 Years as Africa’s Premier Jazz Festival
Embargoed until: 15 May 2024 @21h00
13/05/2024
The 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (SBJOJ) is set to celebrate its 25 year milestone this year with a bold line-up of performances fit for Africa’s premier jazz festival. The 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz will take place on 27 and 28 September 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg.
This year, the SBJOJ will host over 50 world class musicians, from more than 10 countries. Artists will perform across five stages in two days. The festival will showcase jazz music accents from the African continent, Europe, East Asia, and the Americas to weave a truly global vision of jazz as a world unifying musical idiom.
Bonga Sebesho, Group Head of Sponsorships at Standard Bank, says, “The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz has been the harmonious heartbeat of our corporate narrative for several years, and its 25th-year celebration promises to be a memorable occasion. This platform reflects our devotion to creativity, inclusivity, growth and diversity as Africa’s largest bank with a longstanding tradition in the arts. Standard Bank Joy of Jazz not only celebrates the rich tapestry of jazz, but it has also served as a catalyst for cultural exchanges that promote camaraderie through the universal language of music.
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