SHARPEVILLE – Scores of die-hard fans packed their cooler boxes with adult beverages, brought their camp chairs, and tagged along their partners to enjoy the live musical concept.
As the sun set down in the westerly direction of this vibrant historical township, a group of old folks dressed in their shiny shoes, hemline trousers, tralala skirts, scotch shirts, and berets, swayed to the music.
The audience was fused with a selected few young stylish and sophisticated young blood who also got down to the old age musical songs.
From a distance, the township was abuzz with different musical instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, double bass, drums, and guitar played to the intimate crowd.
Popular jazz bands and artists in the jazz fraternity such as Sharptown Swingstars, Bongani Jazzman Majola, Black Jazz Band, Ark of Art, Inganekwane, and Preeminent of Jazz and JT the voice climbed the stage.
Metro FM’s Disc Jockey Tbos played the main set, while McCoy performed as the main act, live in concert.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Jacob Mokoena (68), a staunch Mc Coy fan said the government should organize more jazz events in the Vaal.
“I have been everywhere with McCoy when he is performing, seeing him in my back yard, really touches my heart. I took my wife so we could enjoy good music. Jazz is slowly disappearing as young people listen to Qgom music lately, these therapeutic sessions should be done more often,” he said.
A youngster, Nonkululeko Khoze (25) said she attended the concert because of her love of the ‘distinct’ music.
“I was raised by a father who listened to jazz and since he introduced me to the genre, I have never looked back. I always wanted to attend live performances in my neighbourhood. Having giant artists such as McCoy is the reason I came out and consume good music,” she said.
The concert was organised by the Gauteng Provincial Government, forming part of the Human Rights Day calendar activities.
