The Satchmo’s Jazz and Culture Festival, Lagos (SJL)
kicks-off with an exciting program of public events that commence from
Wednesday 27th April 2016 all through to Sunday 1st May, 2016.
We’ve become much more than a jazz music festival by
creating an exciting tapestry of entertaining events including festive threads
of jazz (and nu-jazz) music, as well as jazz-inspired visual and literary
artists to show you Satchmo’s view of Lagos. Other activities include Jazz
party at the Park, a Yacht Cruise, jazz inspired films, food, drinks, fun and
an incredible experience at our participating venues.
We present a truly exciting musical
line-up, featuring top domestic and international artists such as Norman Brown,
Rick Braun, Carlo Rossi & the Organic Jam, Femi Leye, Jon Scott, Imoleayo Balogun, Godwin Strings and Phebean. In
addition, SJL ’16 will host numerous jazz events at participating venues
citywide.
Norman Brown |
Rick Braun |
Jon Scott |
Carlo Rossi |
Phebean |
Sax Tee |
Imoleayo Balogun |
Our successful IJD (International Jazz Day) event in
2015 featured live performances from Jonathan Butler, Cleveland Watkiss, Kassy
Mady, HKB finn, Kwitee, Yemi Sax, Ikenga and other brilliant Nigerian artists.
Satchmo’s Lagos will present 5 days of jazz & culture events that cut
across all age groups.
Jazz Rendezvous: Satchmo’s Partners with
Industry Nite at Lagos Oriental Hotel Victoria Island (Wednesday 27th April,
2016) from 7pm
Satchmo’s at The Blowfish Hotel poolside. Live
music & Poetry (Thursday 28TH April, 2016) from 7pm
UNESCO IJD Countdown at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria
Island. Live & electrifying Jazz, Dance and Cultural performances all
through the night (Friday 29th April 2016) from 7pm
UNESCO IJD Jazz Party at the Park in Banana
Island Estate, Ikoyi with support from BIPORAL and the Banana Island Patisserie
(Saturday 30th April 2016) from 1pm
UNESCO IJD Yacht Cruise with support from Prest
Cruise (Saturday 30th April) from 1pm
UNESCO IJD Closeout Performances at Vellvett
Lounge (Saturday 30th April) 7pm -11pm,
Satchmo’s After Party at Velvet from 11pm (same
venue)
May 1st event venue to be announced
Every April 30th IJD brings together communities,
schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the
world to celebrate and learn about jazz, and its roots, future and impact. This
international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among
cultures, diversity, and respect for human dignity, eradicating discrimination,
fostering gender equality, and promoting individual expression.
From the main stage at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos,
Victoria Island, and other venues, participating galleries, restaurants, and
hotels, the festival will reach thousands of live attendees and visitors
throughout Lagos.
But the Sachmo’s mission only starts there. We are
set up to promote the advancement of jazz music and jazz music education and
this year, 10% of festival profits are earmarked to support acquisition of
equipment, for teaching grants, and to disseminate information about jazz music
in Nigeria.
For more information about the festival, please
visit our website
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