Fantastic family fun at this year’s Eldo’s Jazz Festival

Author: JT Comms

Date: 4 Sep 2011

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In a partnership with the 2011 Joburg Arts Alive International Festival, the Eldo’s Jazz Festival takes place at Kremetart Park, Ext 3 Eldorado Park on 25th September 2011, running from 10am to 6pm.

This year’s event features a line-up of fine musicians that includes top Jamaican reggae artists; Queen Ifrica and Tony Rebel. On the local scene, this year’s jazz will stage Allou April (SA), Dr Victor and the Ratsa Rebels, Prince Lengoasa, Zarcia Zacheus, Excellent Jazz Band, Hot Shots Dance Band, and Collaboration. The programme includes a memorable performance by Ernie B St Clair, a Michael Jackson impersonator, and a number of stalls will be set up for novelties and refreshments. Visit either the Status Lounge, Chill Lounge or Refreshing Beer Tent to enjoy your favourite beverage.

The 2011 Eldo’s Jazz Festival is followed by an After Party at the LAPA in Extention 5, making for a brilliant way to spend this Heritage Day weekend!

Other dates to diarise are Friday 23 September 2011 -Painting of the claypots in the main road, Saturday 24 September 2011 – Street Beat - Hip Hop & House Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown.

* The 2011 Eldos Jazz Festival is managed by Tess Promo& Events and Besupreme Music. Joburg Arts Alive International Festival is a project of the City of Joburg, and is produced by Zanusi Brand Solutions.

For more information on the Eldos Jazz Festival go to: www.eldosjazzfestival.co.za

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