JOHANNESBURG - Soweto is hosting the Motherland International Blues & Jazz Festival 2024.
It's billed as more than just a music festival as it aims to be a cultural celebration, inviting audiences to connect with South Africa’s musical heritage while exploring new and innovative sounds.
The festival celebrates the soulful melodies of blues and jazz while also aiming to forge profound connections among artists of diverse origins, enriching the tapestry of the global and African blues community.
Legendary jazz and blues musician, Smoke J Lawrence and the festival director and organiser, Dean Halloway discussed the event with eNCA.