Kirk Whalum set to perform in Botswana

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

American smooth jazz saxophonist, Kirk Whalum is set to headline this year’s Gaborone International Music Culture (GIMC) week jazz event.

Kirk Whulam’s Botswana invitation comes after being chosen by the avid GIMC and jazz followers to be the main act of the jazz event. The event will be held on August 26 at a venue yet to be announced.

The artist is well known for making a number of collaborations with the late Luther Vandross and Whitney Huston.

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Kirk Whalum set to perform in Botswana

American smooth jazz saxophonist, Kirk Whalum is set to headline this year’s Gaborone International Music Culture (GIMC) week jazz event.

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