The annual Ganzekraal Jazz Festival featured a remarkable celebration of jazz music, set in a picturesque location. It was a day filled with enjoyment and appreciation for the genre, uniting music lovers in a vibrant atmosphere while highlighting the richness of jazz.
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John Hassan has new music out called Where’s The Moollah
John Hassan is a highly experienced and in demand percussionist who has worked with an endless list of some of South Africa’s finest and International musicians. These include artists like Mirriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Stimela, Soweto String Quartet, Lucky Dube, Brenda Fassie, Busi Mlhongo, Sipho Gumede, Bayete, Jimmy Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Jonathan Butler, Sibongile Khumalo,Continue reading “John Hassan has new music out called Where’s The Moollah”
Keanetse Mokhothu chats to John Hassan
Jazz musician John Hassan, known as the ‘Minister of percussion’, spoke about his second album, ‘Asante sana’, which includes various talented artists. He emphasized the importance of communication among musicians and expressed a commitment to continuous improvement. Despite pandemic challenges, he aims to promote his album locally and internationally, receiving positive reception in Cape Town and Joburg.
The Delheim Mini-Jazz Fest in 2022
The Delheim Mini-Jazz Fest occurred weekly from July 3 to August 28, 2022, featuring Hassan’adas Quartet among other South African jazz talents. Held at Delheim Estate in Stellenbosch, the festival combined jazz performances with cheese fondues, vegetables, bread, complimentary Glühwein, and desserts, in partnership with the Cape Town Music Academy.
Hassan’adas touring Afro-Latin grooves in South Africa and Mozambique
John Hassan and his band Hassan’adas are set to embark on a regional tour called We Are One, performing five concerts in South Africa and five in Mozambique. The band, formed in 2010, blends African rhythms to create infectious music, aiming to connect with diverse audiences through their lyrics and energetic performances.