South African singer songwriter Jimmy Nevis performs on the Manenberg stage during the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
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The Mother City’s very own Jimmy Nevis brought the vibes and nostalgia to day two of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) on Saturday night.
Taking to the Manenberg stage at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the renowned pop star from Athlone captivated the crowd with his upbeat and socially conscious music.
Minister of Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille enjoying Jimmy Nevis's set at the CTIJF.
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This included Minister of Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille who was spotted in the crowd enjoying Nevis’s set.
This performance was regarded as a high-profile "homecoming" return to the festival where he performed - dressed in a purple shirt, cream pants and a white hat - with an expanded seven-piece band.
His energetic performance had the crowd singing and dancing and as he hit every note, many used the opportunity to document the experience, taking pictures and videos of his set.
As one of the nation’s most consistent chart-toppers over the last decade, Nevis is celebrated for his fusion of pop and R&B sounds with a distinct South African identity.
While acclained for upbeat hits, his songwriting often embraces vulnerability and social consciousness, as seen in his recent work confronting national crises like GBV.
This includes his brand-new single “PREY” which he performed during the CTIJF. This atmospheric alternative-pop track was written in solidarity against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in South Africa.
SA rapper Luukhanyo brought his brand of R&B, hip hop and alternative pop to the Manenberg Stage on day two to of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival at the CTICC.
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Meanwhile, SA rapper Luukhanyo brought his brand of R&B, hip hop and alternative pop to the Manenberg stage on day two of the CTIJF on Saturday night.
His velvety sound which combines hip hop, contemporary R&B, funk and jazz also had the crowd grooving as they applauded his set which features poetic lyrics and welcomed introspection.
Meanwhile Igor Butman & Moscow Jazz Orchestra were also one of the stand-out sets during night two of the CTIJF, performing on the Rosies stage.
Igor Butman & Moscow Jazz Orchestra performing on the Rosies stage during the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
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Butman is a world-renowned Russian saxophonist, often described as the "jazz ambassador" of Russia. Alongside his Moscow Jazz Orchestra, he is celebrated for a virtuosic, high-energy style that bridges mainstream swing with modern big band arrangements.
This performance featured a blend of Russian folk-inspired jazz and the crowd responded with deep appreciation for this high energy display of music.
It was a standout for its electrifying atmosphere, transforming the venue into a space for cultural conversation.