01-05-2025
Experience the magic of jazz at the Journey to Jazz Festival in Prince Albert
The ancient town of Prince Albert resonated with the haunting echoes of jazz as the third edition of the Journey to Jazz Festival (J2J) commenced on Thursday morning. The festival, which runs until tomorrow, offers a unique blend of music, community, and cultural celebration against the breathtaking backdrop of the Great Karoo.
The opening day kicked off with a stunning performance by Siya Makuzeni at the Krittikom Koppie amphitheatre in Noordeinde. As the sun rose over the vast Karoo landscape, Makuzeni's voice—and her trombone—rose to meet the dawn. Described as a 'mesmerising invocation of ancestral memory, natural energy, and musical brilliance,' her performance drew festivalgoers from their blankets and into the spirit of the festival.
'There is something deeply spiritual about beginning the festival here, among ancient rocks, with the human voice as instrument and invocation, and the haunting sounds of the trombone,' shared Brenda Sisane, the festival's creative director.
