The Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s 2025 lineup is set to push musical boundaries with a groundbreaking performance that unites visionary Jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini with internationally celebrated House DJ Black Coffee. Their previous collaboration on the track “Muye” laid the foundation for this unprecedented live show, where a full orchestra will merge Jazz improvisation with the pulsating rhythms of Deep House.
Inspiring Innovation From The Grassroots
While the spotlight is firmly on Makhathini and Coffee, the festival’s programming reflects a broader trend in the South African Jazz scene right now. Jazz artist and producer Saul Madiope, known for blending Jazz with Hip Hop and RnB, exemplifies the innovative spirit driving this cultural shift. Although Saul is not performing at CTIJF2025, his work and efforts on a global stage, underscores the creative exploration occurring across the industry—explorations that the festival is now taking.
Bringing Niche Trends To A Grand Stage
By presenting a fully orchestrated, large-scale performance that builds on these niche (we recommend you check out NarowBi and what they have been doing with their Kids Love Jazz event), genre-blending experiments, CTIJF2025 is not only celebrating musical innovation but also inviting new audiences to experience jazz in fresh, exciting ways. This landmark event signals the opening of the new era where traditional boundaries are reimagined, making room for a vibrant, inclusive sound that resonates far beyond the festival stage.
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