Cape Town International Jazz fest unforgettable

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. This past Easter holiday jazz revellers around the world converged on Cape Town for the 11th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).

With over 40 international and African bands performing in two days from five different stages to a sell-out crowd - cherry-on-top - the perfect weather.  The festival was a great success, and indeed, 'Africa's grandest gathering'.

This year the line-up included, among others, George Benson, Jonathan Butler, Vusi Mahlasela, Rachelle Ferrell, Selaelo Selota, Bilal, Judith Sephuma, Lira, Rick Braun, McCoy Tyner Trio, Toots Thielemans Quartet , Alluo April, Mezzoforte, Stix Hojeng, Musa Manzini, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Ronny Jordan Organ Trio, and TKZee.

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