A Moment in Music History: Kesivan and The Lights Record Live at the Baxter
The 'Freedom in Sound' national tour reaches its historic crescendo in the Mother City on Saturday, May 10, 2025, when Kesivan and The Lights take the stage at the iconic Baxter Concert Hall for one extraordinary night.
A performance that will be captured live for the band's upcoming album and documentary, and you're invited to be part of the audience.
Celebrating 30 years of South African democracy through jazz, this special concert marks the culmination of a powerful musical journey that began at Journey to Jazz in Prince Albert, swept through Durban and Johannesburg, and now comes home to Cape Town - where many of these jazz brothers first found their voices.
But this isn't just another gig. This is an audience experience, where the energy in the room becomes part of the story.
It's a rare opportunity to witness the making of a landmark album that honours South Africa's jazz giants - from Bheki Mseleku to Abdullah Ibrahim - while weaving in brand-new compositions and re-imaginings that speak to the present and future of this vibrant genre.
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