Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Initial artist line-up announced for Cape Town International Festival



Jazz and overall music lovers, you'll be excited to learn that the first part of the 2009 Cape Town International Jazz Festival line-up has been announced and boasts an impressive assortment of artists from aroung the globe already. To this end, this is your cue to start preparing for this jazz music spectacular that lights up Cape Town annually in the first quater of the year. And what with the festival celebrating 10 years of success in the staging of the world-renowned production.

Aleardy confirmed on the bill for what is dubbed as Africa's Grandest Gathering are artists such as Zap Mama, Dianne Reeves, Hugh Masekela, Freshlyground, Peter White, Ringo Madlingozi, The Loading Zone and Incognito, to mention just a few. From looking at this short list I can already see who I'll definitely be flying to Cape Town for. I've been a great fan of Incognito, Dianne Reeves, The Stylistics and of course Hugh Masekela and Freshlyground. Please go to www.capetownjazzfest.com to see the full list of the first part of the line-up, the festival dates, as well as ticket pricing details.

The buzz will be in the air soon, so I can't wait for the excitement that comes along with that buzz. And not to forget seeing the Mother City coming alive during the festivities. Keep it locked right here and on YEAHBO.DOT.NET as the time approaches. You know YEAHBO.DOT.NET will hook you up with the exclusive interviews and reviews of the different shows that we will cover. This is promising to be the best Cape Town International Jazz Festival yet already, so you know you can't miss it.

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