Get ready to join us for 3 nights of bold sounds and unforgettable vibes.

Dakawa Music Experience, formally known as Dakawa Jazz, brings together the best local musicians for an electrifying experience. The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and the Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre (ECAVC) are collaborating to bring a mix of young and established performers, showcasing different music genres to cater for different tastes. The sounds of jazz, gospel, hip-hop, reggae, maskhandi, R&B will be on offer as we bring this new music experience to the National Arts Festival.

But that’s not all, ECAVC, under the University of Fort Hare, is proud to introduce fresh, young talent from its Artistic Support Programme. They will hit the stage for the first time, bringing raw energy and soul stirring performances.

Day Two Lineup:

Andile Lento (Afro Jazz)

Flow Sounds (Afro Pop)

Fefe (Gospel)

Sakhuluntu Jazz Band (Jazz)

Royal Sounds Langarm (Jazz)