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Cape Town - The Mother City is gearing up for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) from 23-24 March, as well as a free concert on 20 March in Greenmarket Square, and with the preparations, there will be some road closures in the city centre and surrounds from 19-25 March for the snazzy event.
This year will mark a special tribute to the late Hugh 'Bra' Masekela and his contribution to the sound of jazz.
SEE: Hugh Masekela Tribute sets the scene for 19th Cape Town International Jazz Festival
CTIJF Festival Director, Billy Domingo sums up this year’s line-up saying, “The 2018 offering encompasses the full scale of the jazz genre. This line-up showcases diverse cultures and musical styles to reveal the complexity of the music, to inspire, uplift and energise. It also presents the opportunity to indulge in a moment of quiet reflection.
"It’s an exciting programme with something for everyone and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with our audience - loyal festinos and new visitors to the festival.
"This year it is only natural that we pay tribute to the great Bra Hugh, and I am especially proud of the celebration the Masekela family have put together to honour his incredible legacy.”
Weekend passes are already sold out but day passes are still available at R750. The event will also be using cashless cards from Howler for buying food and drinks throughout the weekend.
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Check out the jazz-tastic lineup:
Free concert in Greenmarket Square
The free concert on 20 March will be headlined by Incognito from the US, alongside Claire Phillips, The Soil, Alistair Izobell, Jarrad Ricketts, DJ Eazy and All Star Band.
Here are the road closures for the free concert in Greenmarket Square from 19 - 21 March:
- Burg Street 19 March (06:00) - 21 March (13:00)
- Burg Steet, Northbound 20 March (12:00) to 21 March (06:00)
- Northbound between Church and Longmarket Street 19 March (06:00) - 21 March (13:00)
- Longmarket Street 19 March (06:00) - 21 March (13:00)
- Eastbound between Adderley and Long Street 19 March (06:00) - 21 March (13:00)
- Wale Street 20 March (12:00) to 21 March (06:00)
- Eastbound at Burg Street 20 March (12:00) to 21 March (06:00)
- Hout Street 20 March (12:00) to 21 March (06:00)
Here are the road closures for the CTIJF 19 - 25 March:
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