Catch lordkez live at Cape Town International Jazz Festival on March 27.
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When lordkez performs at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) at the CTICC on March 27, it will mark a defining milestone in the rise of one of South Africa’s most exciting new musical voices.
Known for her cross-genre production, bold aesthetic and emotionally direct songwriting, the singer has quickly built a devoted following. Her music moves fluidly between alternative pop, R&B and soul influences, positioning her among a generation reshaping the country’s musical identity.
Tracks like 'Aweh' have become something of a cultural moment, with its infectious hook and energy inspiring crowds across Mzansi to sing in unison - a powerful sign of her growing resonance and connection with audiences. It is exactly this ability to merge intimacy with a collective feeling that makes her festival debut so anticipated.
Her debut at the festival places her within a powerful contemporary cohort of South African artists who are also pushing creative boundaries.
Among those appearing within the same broader programme are:
Manana Jazzwrld & Thukuthela
Rorisang Sechele
Jabulile Majola
Camissa Knights
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Together, they represent the future sound of the festival - artists expanding what jazz gatherings look and sound like while maintaining the spirit of musical exploration.
For lordkez, the performance signals growing national stature. For audiences, it offers a chance to see an artist on the brink of major expansion. And for the CTIJF, it marks another proud moment of placing one of Mzansi’s rising stars on a global stage.
More programme announcements are expected in the weeks leading up to the event.
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival takes place at the CTICC on March 27 and 28. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.