International artists for next MosJazz
The launch for the second annual MosJazz Music Festival in Mossel Bay took place at the Garden Route Casino on Saturday, 29 September.
Local jazz musicians auditioned at the launch in the Bravo Lounge at the casino to secure spots at the festival.
Judging by the proposed line-up for the coming MosJazz fest in January, it is destined to be an international affair seldom experienced on the Garden Route.
The line-up has a distinctly international flavour, with Phil Fearon from the UK, Judy Boucher from the Caribbean, Andrew Young, the British saxophonist, Afro-Fiesta with an infectious mix of kwassa kwassa from the DRC and Angola, and Choko from Trinidad and Tobago, bringing an eclectic mix of sounds to the Southern Cape.
Some of the country’s hottest talent will also be performing, including Emo Adams, Garth Taylor, Allou April and the Ghoema Project, Virtual Jazz Reality and Ernie Smith.
Special performances include Brent Krus, a guitar virtuoso from Cape Town celebrating the music of
Carlos Santana. Karin
Kortje is also invited back to pay tribute to her role model Aretha Franklin.
Judy Boucher is a cult figure in South Africa and her song, Can’t be with you Tonight, is a firm party favourite in many a household.
Choko’s Carribean Vibes are becoming increasingly popular around the globe with their reggae and soca beats. Andrew Young’s Album, Magic Life, with sales attaining Gold status, was recorded with Producer Garo Mafya in Istanbul. Andrew has performed at various music festivals in South Africa, including: The International Jazz Festival, Cape Town, Jazz on the Rocks, National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and the Rand Easter Show. Afro Fiesta is a renowned World Music group and with their infectious beat they have endeared themselves to fans around the globe. The MosJazz Festival enjoys a unique setting with the stage located on the Rocks in the sea. The best vantage point for the music onstage is knee-deep in the water itself.