FOR TWO nights, June 15 and 16 these legendary icons, Abdulla Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela will each perform their individual sets on stage at Emperors Palace, Centre Court Arena in the Convention Centre and then collaborate in a much-anticipated, never-been-experienced-before grand finale.
They will time travel into the nostalgia and perform together, however this time, in a modern and colourful South Africa they could have only dreamt of in their days together.
After years in exile and in a liberated South Africa, it is only now, for the first time in 60 years that these two iconic jazz instrumentalists, icons and South African global jazz ambassadors, Abdullah Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela will reunite and perform on one stage.
In solidarity and recognition of all those who were a part of the historical 1976 youth march, the Jazz Epistles are reuniting to celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the June 16 occurrence.
The Jazz Epistles were South Africa’s earliest, most influential jazz (bebop) band. This was an all-black, all-esteemed band of young, swaggering men.
Their adoring fans were mesmerised by their yellows, blues and reds resonating with the piece strolls, swims, dips and swings. Their music filled the dusty streets of the townships and fired the hearts of the youth who were adamant to stand up for a South Africa that is free and fair. The electric high life of the Jazz Epistles was short-lived after a group spat.
Tickets are available at Ticketpro and range from R400 up to R3 500 for a hospitality package including accommodation.
Tickets can be purchased through the Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1297/1213, or by visiting www.emperorspalace.com or www.ticketpro.co.za.
Distributed by Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Resort – Public Relations Department
