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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the seriousness of the allegations levelled against Sjava, the Management of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival has withdrawn Sjava’s performance from the CTIJF 2020 line up.
#CTIJF2020
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ANNOUNCEMENT 1/3: In light of growing concerns around the spread of Coronavirus, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival management regrets to inform the public that this year’s event has been postponed for the foreseeable future as a public health precautionary measure.
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival is BACK 🎺
Happening on 17 and 18 March 2023,
#Africasgrandestgathering
is better than EVER ✨ Purchase your tickets now at >
#ctjazzfest
#CTIJF
#africasgrandestgathering
#judithsephuma
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Rest In Peace to South African jazz legend and friend of the festival Jonas Gwangwa 💔 Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and fans during this devastating time!
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Calling all Jazz Enthusiasts! 🎵
Taking place on the 3rd & 4th of May 2024, General admission tickets for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival are now on sale via Ticketmaster >
#CTIJF2024
#JazzRevival
#JazzConnect
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Have you heard the news...SA’s own multi-award winning
@samthingsoweto
is performing at the 21st annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival!
#CTIJF2020
Get your tickets today at 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
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In celebration of Women's Month, we're kicking off the
#20thCelebration
artist line-up with five female-led acts! Queen of Funk
@ChakaKhan
(USA); jazz pianist
@ElianeElias
(Brazil); neo-soul group
@Moonchild
(USA); The Lady Day Big Band (SA); and local sensation, Shekhinah (SA).
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WIN 2 x
#CTIJF2018
Weekend Passes! Retweet this post, tag a friend and tell us which artist you can't wait to see perform at Africa's Grandest Gathering. Competition closes at 5PM today.
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It is with sincere regret that espAfrika, organisers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), announce that the event scheduled to have taken place on 17 and 18 March 2023, has been postponed until 23 and 24 February 2024.
Visit for more.
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The Silence is over, The Music Begins! 🎵 Africa’s Grandest Gathering IS BACK! 🔥
#CTIJF2024
#JazzFest
#CapeTownJazz
#CTIJFReturn
#CapeJazz
#JazzISBack
#Music
#CapeTown
#JazzMusic
#OldSchool
#Festival
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Rest in peace Sibongile Khumalo💔😭💔 Gone but never forgotten!
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We’re days away from the
#20thCelebration
of Africa’s Grandest Gathering 🎷🎷🎷 Catch
@ChakaKhan
,
@BonaRichard
, Steve Kekana,
@Sowetogospel
and many more on FRIDAY 29 MARCH for DAY 1 of
#CTIJF2019
! Limited tickets available from Computicket:
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The Cape Town International Jazz Festival regrets to inform festinos that Abdullah Ibrahim has withdrawn from his performance at this year’s festival. Festival management has been informed that his decision was taken in light of concerns around travelling, due to the Coronavirus.
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#CTIJF2019
Festival Dates Announcement: The 20th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival will take place on 29 & 30 March 2019, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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Rest in peace to legendary Cape Town jazz maestro Errol Dyers :( We will always remember you with music in our hearts <3
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Introducing the official
#CTIJF2017
first artist announcement. Proudly brought to you by
@espafrika
.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
#CTIJF2019
performing artist
@Cory_Henry
🎉🎉🎉 See him perform live with his band The Funk Apostles on Saturday 30 March at the
#20thCelebration
. Tickets available now at Computicket!
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WIN TICKETS TO
#CTIJF2019
#20thCelebration
! Heading to First Thursdays in Cape Town tomorrow 7 March? Look out for the CTIJF mobile billboard and flyers, snap a selfie and tag CTIJF with the above hashtags to win! Winners announced on Friday 8 March.
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Rising South African jazz star Zoe Modiga has a way of captivating her audience with soulful vocals & genre-defying sound blending jazz, neo-soul & African rhythms.
Catch her live at
#CTIJF2024
from 3-4 May at the
@CTICC_Official
.
#AfricasGrandestGathering
#CTJazzFest
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BREAKING NEWS:
#CTIJF2019
line up concludes with The Gipsy Kings ft Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo (FRA),
@JButlerGuitar
Home Coming (SA) and Tuku Music - A Celebration of Oliver Mtukudzi’s Life through his Music (ZIM/ SA). Tickets on sale now:
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2 NIGHTS. 40 ACTS. 5 STAGES. Celebrate 20 years of jazz on 29 & 30 March 2019. Ft
@AlfaMist
,
@shekhinahd
,
@nubya_garcia
,
@Cory_Henry
& The Funk Apostles,
@Sowetogospel
,
@thisismoonchild
,
@ChakaKhan
,
@TukuOfficial
ft
@vusimahlasela
and many more:
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South Africa’s finest trumpeter and vocalist
@dmandisi
will perform at Africa’s Grandest Gathering, taking place on 27 & 28 March 2020 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Book your
#CTIJF2020
WEEKEND PASS today at the special anniversary price of R999:
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Are you ready to be transported to a world of musical enchantment with Kujenga?
Get ready to experience the magic of Kujenga live at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival from 3-4 May at the CTICC!
#CTJazzFest
#AfricasGrandestGathering
#CTIJF2024
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Have you booked your tickets for
#CTIJF2019
yet? Ft
@ChakaKhan
(USA), Steve Kekana (SA),
@Cory_Henry
& The Funk Apostles (USA),
@GoGo_Penguin
(UK),
@Fkjmusic
(FRANCE),
@BonaRichard
(CAMEROON) and many, many more. Tickets available now at Computicket:
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“The youth of today must listen to his music and even if they change it and sample it, know that that was the root of the music that is Hugh Masekela.” – CTIJF Festival Director Billy Domingo
#RIPHughMasekela
<3
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Breaking News!
#CTJazzFest
opens limited weekend passes for sale. Get yours today at at R1500 per person per pass.
#CTIJF2024
#AfricasGrandestGathering
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Get
#CTIJF2016
trending and WIN 4 x Weekend Passes to this SOLD OUT event! Winner selected randomly. T&Cs apply.
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Festinos, find out when your favourite
#CTIJF2019
artists are performing and book your
#20thCelebration
tickets now at Computicket:
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Festinos, the
#CTIJF2017
dates are here! We'll see you on 31 March & 1 April 2017 for Africa's Grandest Gathering.
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Festinos, join us on Tuesday 20 March for the
#FreeConcert2018
on Greenmarket Sqaure, with
@Incognito_world
(UK),
@TheSoilMusic
(SA),
@Claire952
(SA),
@alistairizobell
(SA),
@jarrad_ricketts
(SA),
@djeazysa
(SA) and the
#CTIJF2018
All Star Band.
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#CTIJF2019
#20thCelebration
FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME is out now! Limited tickets available at
@Computicket
: Go to for more information.
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Introducing the official dates for the 19th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival
#CTIJF2018
, proudly brought to you by
@espafrika
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UK-based singer/composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer
@TomMisch
is heading to
#CTIJF2017
on Friday 31 March -
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THE WAIT IS OVER...the
#CTIJF2020
Second Artists Announcement is here! Tickets available now at Computicket: 🎉🎉🎉
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Introducing the
#CTIJF2018
FINAL ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT, featuring an official tribute to the late
@hughmasekela
"The Boy’s Doin’ It“ A Celebration of Hugh Masekela’s Life & Music (SA),
@TankandDaBangas
(USA),
@UncleSego
(USA) and
@black_motion
(SA):
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FESTINOS, are you ready to see the incredible local talent of
@Lady_Zamar
at
#CTIJF2020
? Get your tickets now at Computicket for the 21st anniversary of Africa’s Grandest Gathering!!! VIP packages available. Visit our website for more details:
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#CTIJF2018
ANNOUNCEMENT: “The Boy’s Doin’ It“ A Celebration of Hugh Masekela’s Life & Music (SA) will feature guest artists Tsepo Tshola, Oliver Mtukudzi, Sibongile Khumalo, Pu2ma and Bra Hugh's nephew Selema Masekela. Limited Day Passes still available:
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Countdown... You spoke and we listened. Dates to be announced this Friday!! 🙌
#CTIJF2024
#JazzFest
#CapeTownJazz
#CTIJFReturn
#CapeJazz
#JazzISBack
#Music
#CapeTown
#JazzMusic
#OldSchool
#Festival
#MusicLover
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Congratulations to
#20thCelebration
#CTIJF2019
performing artist
@ChakaKhan
(USA), who has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
Congratulations to
#Rufus
&
@ChakaKhan
for their well-deserved nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019! Read more:
@rockhall
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#CTIJF2018
GOES CASHLESS! This year, Africa's Grandest Gathering will introduce a new cashless payment system for festinos. Spend more time enjoying over 40 local and international acts, and less time standing in queues at busy bars and food vendors:
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Festinos, the
#CTIJF2018
Artist Performances Per Day programme is here! Day passes are still available at Computicket:
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CONGRATULATIONS to
#CTIJF2019
performing artists
@Sowetogospel
on winning their third Grammy award last night 🎉🎉🎉🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 See them live on Friday 29 March at the
#20thCelebration
!
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What a surprise by Festival Director Billy Domingo! Idris Elba is in the building at
#CTIJF2016
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Gone but never forgotten! Rest in peace to a true South African hero 🇿🇦 Our sincere condolences to the family and fans of Johnny Clegg.
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ONE MONTH TO GO until
#CTIJF2019
#20thCelebration
! Have you got your tickets yet? Book now at Computicket: Go to for more information.
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Introducing the official
#CTIJF2017
Second Artist Announcement, proudly produced by
@espafrika
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Join us at the 21st annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival, on 27 & 28 March 2020, at the CTICC.
#CTIJF2020
General Access tickets on sale now at Computicket:
Visit our website for more information:
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"As we say goodbye to yet another music legend, we remember her last performance in 2016 as a true highlight of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. We are proud to have had the opportunity to see her shine on stage" - Festival Director Billy Domingo
#RIPDorothyMasuka
<3 🇿🇦
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We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of the great
@AlJarreau
. We will never forget you and your music!
#RIPAlJarrau
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#FreeConcert2018
is almost here! Catch
@alistairizobell
@Claire952
@TheSoilMusic
@Incognito_world
and more at 16h30 on Greenmarket Square today
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The rumours are TRUE...
@jacobcollier
is coming to South Africa for the 21st annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Tickets available now at Computicket. Visit our website for more information.
#CTIJF2020
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The
@ChoirAfrica
will perform LIVE at Africa’s Grandest Gathering in 2020! If you don’t have your tickets yet, we can’t think of a better Xmas present 🎁 Go to
@computicket
now and buy a
#CTIJF2020
WEEKEND PASS for the special anniversary price of R 999:
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The
#CTIJF2019
#20thCelebration
Third Artist Reveal is here! Book your Early Bird Weekend Passes now at
@Computicket
: Official sponsors include the Department of Arts and Culture, Independent Media, AYO Technology Solutions and the City of Cape Town.
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Festinos, the FULL
#CTIJF2018
ARTIST PROGRAMME is here! Day passes and ROSIES tickets still available from
@Computicket
:
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Festinos, DAY PASSES and CORPORATE HOSPITALITY packages are still available for
#CTIJF2018
! Catch
@CorinneBRae
,
@milesmosley
,
@AmandaBlackSA
,
@simphiwedana
and many, many more, on 23 & 24 March at the CTICC:
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The Cape Town International Jazz Festival sends our warmest condolences to the family of legendary jazz musician Tsepo Tshola who has passed away. His continued support of the festival and friendship will be sorely missed.
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#CTIJF2018
Festival Week is here! Follow
@ctijftnd
for free workshops featuring some of your favourite artists. Official sponsors include the Department of Arts and Culture, Independent Media, AYO Technology Solutions and the National Lottery Commission.
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The beautiful
@AndraDayMusic
is in Cape Town and ready for her performance on the Kippies Stage on Saturday
#CTIJF2017
Don't miss this one!
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Africa's Grandest Gathering is celebrating 20 years, with
@ChakaKhan
(USA),
@thisismoonchild
(USA),
@shekhinahd
(SA),
@4ElianeElias
(BRA),
@Don_Laka
(SA),
@ShoMadjozi
(SA) and many, many more. Tickets available at
@Computicket
:
#CTIJF2019
#20thCelebration
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ANNOUNCEMENT 2/3: This was a difficult yet entirely necessary decision and we’re sure you share in both our disappointment and understanding of why we had to postpone the event at such short notice.
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That's a wrap on
@lauramvula
and
#CTIJF2017
! Thank you for joining us and we'll see you all again next year at Africa's Grandest Gathering!
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The CTIJF Festival Director Billy Domingo, and the management team are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of renowned Zimbabwean jazz legend, Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi. Read the full statement here:
#RIPTuku
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Happy
#WomensDay
to the women of South Africa who were raised on the strength and songs of powerful voices like
#MiriamMakeba
♀️♀️♀️
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The one and only Ndlovu Youth Choir (
@choirafrica
) is performing at Africa’s Grandest Gathering on Friday 27 March 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime performance by South Africa’s young heroes. Tickets on sale now at Computicket:
#CTIJF2020
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This time next week thousands of festinos will gather for
#CTIJF2017
, with
@AndraDayMusic
,
@intanetz
,
@lauramvula
,
@judith_sephuma
and more.
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In celebration of
#YouthDay2018
, we’re proud to announce that the South Peninsula High School Jazz Band has been selected to perform at next year’s 20th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Congratulations to the students, teachers, management and musicians of SP 🎷🥁🎺
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#CTIJF2018
FRIDAY PASSES are still available at
@Computicket
, ft
@AmandaBlackSA
,
@paynic
,
@Tromboneshorty
,
@MiCasaMusic
,
@Incognito_world
,
@vijayiyer
,
@jordanrakei
,
@MannyWalters
and many more:
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@TomMisch
has arrived in the Mother City for
#CTIJF2017
Catch him on the Bassline Stage tomorrow night!
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Happy International
#JazzDay
! We're celebrating 18 years of local and international jazz greats, from Bra
@hughmasekela
to
@KamasiW
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The beautiful & incredibly talented
@SheilaEdrummer
jamming with her dad on stage at Manenberg's at the
#CTIJF2016
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FESTINOS, the
#CTIJF2020
First Artist Announcement is HERE! Join us for the 21st anniversary of Africa's Grandest Gathering on 27 & 28 March 2020 at the CTICC. Tickets available now at Computicket: Visit for more information
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#RIPJosephShabalala
<3
"Once again I'm overwhelmed with sadness as another South African music icon has passed on. Brother Joseph, we will honour and embrace the legacy you left behind and celebrate your music for years to come. Rest in peace, my brother" - Billy Domingo.
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#CTIJF2019
FIRST ARTIST REVEAL: Local sensation, singer/ songwriter
@shekhinahd
(SA) will be performing at the upcoming
#20thCelebration
of Africa's Grandest Gathering! Tickets now available from
@Computicket
:
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We love you
@Zoe_Modiga
🥹🫶🏽🥰
To our Jhb Festinos, go and support Zoë at the Lyric Theatre on 1 June. This is a live experience you don’t want to miss.
“indlela”’debut @ CTIJF 2024 and now all road lead to our [nomthandazo] album launch
Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City
1st of June
tickets:
🎥:
@MagebaOsoft
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The
#CTIJF2019
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT takes place on Wednesday 27 March at 4 PM on Greenmarket Square! With performances by
@shekhinahd
,
@donvinoOfficial
,
@Craigycracks
, Ndaka Yo Wini (ANGOLA), Ben Volpeliere -Pierrot of Curiosity Killed the Cat (UK) and many more.
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Looking forward to see what
@KujengaLiveSA
has in store for us at the free concert tonight. Of course this is just a starter. The main course will be served this weekend 🎷🥳
#CTIJF2024
presented by
@lootcoza
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ANNOUNCEMENT 3/3: There is still too much uncertainty and we are not prepared to jeopardise the health of you, our loyal Festinos, our local and international artists, and our fellow South Africans. Please refer to our website for questions regarding the refund of your tickets.
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Get ready for the
#20thCelebration
with a
#FlashBackFriday
featuring the CTIJF 2018 After-Movie! Remember, the
#CTIJF2019
FIRST ARTIST REVEAL is happening on social media next Tuesday 28 August at 10h00 and ticket sales go live on
@Computicket
at 09h00 the same day 🎷🎷🎷
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90s hip hop heavyweights
@digableplanets
are coming to
#CTIJF2017
on Saturday 1 April. Book your tickets now:
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R+R=Now:
@robertglasper
@terracemartin
Christian Scott,
@derrickhodge
@TaylorMcFerrin
& Justin Tyson on the Manenberg Stage at
#CTIJF2018
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The
#CTIJF2019
Fourth Artist Reveal is here! Go to for more information. Tickets available at Computicket:
#20thCelebration
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Festinos, the full
#CTIJF2016
programme is here, incl. 4 new artists. Go to
@Computicket
to buy your day pass today!
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