How Jazz Is Reviving A Small Village In South Africa | Firstpost Africa

How Jazz Is Reviving A Small Village In South Africa | Firstpost Africa

Inspired by the US city of New York's jazz legacy, a small village in South Africa called Marapyane has embraced the genre through the Village Vanguard Jazz Movement. Founded by local enthusiast Paul Tseke, the initiative transforms a gathering space into a vibrant hub of music and dance every fortnight, bringing joy and connection to the community, especially its elderly residents. Set against the backdrop of South Africa's rich jazz history, the movement bridges generational gaps while celebrating the universal appeal of jazz, proving that its rhythms can inspire and unite, from Harlem to Mpumalanga. Here are all the details. 

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