Cape Town – "It should be called the people's concert."
These were the words of Billy Domingo, the festival director of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, at the Free Community Concert on Greenmarket Square
He explained that because so many people from all walks of life come to this concert, it should be dubbed as such.
And one can see the diversity in the crowd.
SACTWU's Got Talent 2017 winner Danielle Jacobs at #CTIJF2017 Free Community Concert on Greenmarket Square. #jazzfest2017 pic.twitter.com/O3u3ro23xf
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After singing an original tune, VuDu seemed happy to touch down in Cape Town from Port Elizabeth.
@CTJazzFest You gotta love it, crowd participating #FreeConcert2017 #CTIJF2017 pic.twitter.com/upkEBhvnIU
— Tariro. A. Maphosa (@Taemaps) March 29, 2017 @CTJazzFest VUDU explosive performance #FreeConcert2017 #CTIJF2017 pic.twitter.com/iufLwuA1u3
— Tariro. A. Maphosa (@Taemaps) March 29, 2017
"It's an absolute dream," the lead singer, Sisanda Myataza, said enthusiastically, just before breaking into another original hit.
Crowd enjoys All Star Band at #CTIJF2017 Free Community Concert on Greenmarket Square. #JazzFest2017 pic.twitter.com/39AemrQV31
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The Free Community Concert promises to feature internationally acclaimed artists such as En Vogue and fan-favourites Mango Groove.
Talented 14-16 year old musicians starting off #CTIJF2017 #freeconcert2017 #capetownjazzfestival2017 pic.twitter.com/gTp7st2Ece
— Chita about Town (@sanchita_m) March 29, 2017
With the Free Community Concert being a success, one can expect nothing short of wonders at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival this weekend.