Recognizing Jazz!
Jazz
MJA
27/02 Live in Soweto
01/03 Season 6 Starts
30/04 International Jazz Day
01/05 Mzantsi Night in NYC
27/06 Announcement of Finalists
27/08 MJA 6
15/12 Mzantsi Honors

About MJAs
We recognize the role of Jazz music as a genre that deserves a special attention in the evolving South African Music industry.
The purpose is to celebrate, appreciate and venerate jazz as a musical form that not only entertain but also uplift and heal the artist and the listener alike.
Join us in Soweto!
The Mzantsi Jazz Awards Company is excited to be hosting some of the best music produced in South Africa in 2022/23 Season!
Join us as we celebrate Jazz Musicians, their representatives, Radio Stations, Jazz Clubs, and the jazz lovers to celebrate Jazz in 2023!
Tickets available at the Soweto Theatre or otherwise at Pick ‘n Pay kiosks!
Click here to BOOK YOUR SEAT
Closing date for nominations is on 31 May 2023.
What are the Mzantsi Jazz Awards (MJAs)?
We love music and we love Mzantsi. We recognize the role of Jazz music as a genre that deserves a special attention in the evolving South African Music industry.
The purpose is to celebrate, appreciate and venerate jazz as a musical form that not only entertain but also uplift and heal the artist and the listener alike.
How does it work though?
Every year musicians, music recording companies. radio stations and clubs as well as jazz venues will nominate themselves to be considered for the MJA.
All the nominations must be submitted by clicking this link.
For any queries, challenges or partnership conversations you can Contact Us
MJA Developing Jazz Musicians
MJAC is passionate about developing musicians- from showcasing new jazz musicians during our awards ceremonies to offline workshops.
We invite partnerships with both local and international organizations towards advancing jazz excellence in South Africa and the world!
click here to here in touch!
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Every year MJA Honors legends in Jazz – We honour them while they are still alive. The following have been the Lifetime Achievement Recipient in the last 5 Years, in no particular order:
- Themba Mokoena
- Dorothy Masuka
- Gilbert Matthews
- Louis Moholo
- Khaya Mahlangu
- Pops Mahomed
- Mabe Thobejane
- Makhaya Ntshoko
- Jonas Gwangwa
- Letta Mbulu
- Creativity
- Technical competence
- Contribution to the industry with something new
- Popularity within segment/fan base
- Longevity

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