Angola Press Agency (Luanda)

Angola: Luanda to Host First International Jazz Festival

7 July 2009


Luanda — About 13 foreign musicians will participate in the first International Jazz Festival from July 31 to August 2 this year in Luanda, sponsored by Ritek Undertakings.

In cooperation with Cape Town International Jazz Festival "ESPAfrica", the event will happen at Atlantico cinema, where such artists as Jimmy Dludu, Vanessa da Mata, Mackoy Turner, Freshly Ground, Yellowjackets and Lira, will exhibit their talents.

According to a press note that reached Angop on Tuesday, experts from Cape Town International Jazz Festival "ESPAfrica" will train and develop skills of Ritek Undertakings agents so that they can be able to organise such events in the next five years.

Angolan singers like Paulo Flores, Afrikkanitha, Totó, Dodo Miranda and Sandra Cordeiro will perform in the show.

Tickets will cost between Akz 8.000 and 12.000 (about Usd 100 and 150) and are being sold at Sony Music, Bazar Lac, Discoteca Valódia, Ritek Rent a Car, Miami Beach and Stromp in Luanda.

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