Afrojazz queen Judith Sephuma next up on ‘JazzFix’

AFTER the successful launch of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s online series, JazzFix, South Africa’s Queen of Afrojazz Judith Sephuma has been announced as the second artist to be showcased – and will perform at the end of this month.

The specially curated never-before-seen showcase will feature her sold-out 2017 performance at the jazz festival as well as an intimate interview with JazzFix host, TV and radio personality Unathi.

Since the release of her triple platinum-status debut album titled A Cry, A Smile, A Dance in 2001, Sephuma has attracted interest and acclaim from jazz, Afrosoul and gospel music lovers all over the world. Her collaboration with Michael Bolton singing the old classic Over the Rainbow, and another with Kenny G, on her A Cry, A Smile, A Dance album, qualifies Sephuma as one of the best singers and performers that South Africa has produced.

The first JazzFix show at the end of February, which featured vocalist/guitarist Jonathan Butler, was a huge success, and the one featuring Sephuma will make audiences sing, dance and relive the experience of Africa’s “Grandest Gathering” in the comfort of their living room.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s JazzFix online series. I’m excited to share the performance with you again online, and of course my wonderful conversation with host Unathi,” said Sephuma.

Festival director Billy Domingo said after fantastic feedback from the first show, the second show with Sephuma was set to be another great online experience.

“Judith is a master in her class and it is an honour for us to share her incredible performance at the jazz festival with online audiences throughout the world. This is definitely a show not to be missed,” said Domingo.

The one-hour show premieres on March 27 at 8pm on Computicket and viewers will have 48 hours of unlimited views following its premiere.

Tickets for Sephuma’s performance are on sale at Computicket for R80 via: http://bit.ly/JazzFixShow2