Thursday, January 12, 2012

Festival of Jazz - 20th Annual - St .Louis Senegal - May 2012



St. Louis Jazz Festival Senegal
Festival of Jazz  - 20th Annual  - St. Louis - Senegal May  24th - 28th,  2012
St. Louis Jazz Festival 2012 will be showcasing Jazz, blues, gospel and related music. More than an event, the Festival International de Jazz de Saint-Louis has become a must in the cultural and musical landscape of Senegal,a major African Festival, but which is always something unexpected!Past musicians who took part in the Saint Louis Jazz Festival include Herbie Hancock, Randy Weston, and Joe Zainul. The African Festival is also an excellent platform for new jazz groups to perform infront of an international audience. At least 30 new groups perform each year. Enjoy some of the world’s best jazz, exotic food, art and crafts, culture exhibits and also some African drum-beat dancing. 

St. Louis Jazz Festival Senegal
The proposed programming for the 20th Edition Saint Louis Jazz Festival will be electric, bringing together big names of jazz from all  generations.


Featured Artist 2012
  • Kate Winter Sextet
Will keep you updated on confirmed artist for event


Featured Artist in Past

  • Mike Del Ferro  
  • Malouma Duo 
  • Enjhambre Quartet
  • Chico Correa 
  • Sonja Kandels
  • Michaela Rabitsch
  • Kenny Barron Trio
  • Jean-Pierre Como 
  • Mina Agossi
  • St. Louis Jazz Festival Senegal
  • Ablaye Cissoko

Art Show
During this African Jazz festival of St. Louis, all the artistic expressions are invited.There will also be a Art show featuring artist for all over Senegal and the children of St. Louis.

Official Website: Festival of Jazz 2012






3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello,
Can you provide me with details of the 2013 Jazz Festival.

Anonymous said...

Comment savoir les dates du festival de Jazz de Saint Louis en 2013? Personne n'en fait état !!!!!

Unknown said...

I have been trying to find out information for the 2013 festival .. Will post as soon as I do....

J'ai essayé de trouver des informations pour le festival 2013 .. Publierons dès que je fais ....