Local stars lead from the front, with legendary South African musicians Mango Groove, Sibongile Khumalo, South Africa’s own ‘King of R&B’ Loyiso Bala and Afrikaans rapper Jitsvinger all making much-anticipated appearances in Grahamstown’s various Jazz venues.

The Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a suitably powerful line-up of musicians and teachers. Boasting young performers from around the country as well as youth musicians from Sweden and France. A big band of South African and Swedish youth, the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Band conducted by pianist Paul Hanmer, the Standard Bank National Schools’ big band, conducted by James Bassingthwaighte and a host of other performances.

For more information visit www.standardbankarts.co.za or www.youthjazz.co.za.