Recognizing Jazz!
Jazz
MJA
01/03 Live in Soweto
01/03 Season 9 Starts
30/04 International Jazz Day
01/05 Mzantsi Jazz awards in Abu
Dhabi
27/06 Announcement of Finalists
30/08 MJA 9
14/12 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.
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The 9th Season of the Mzantsi Jazz Awards is ON!
The Nominees have now been been announced and the vote is on!
For the public categories the nominations are open to be voted for – in that categories the nominees need your vote!
Follow our socials for all the nominees or watch this nomination announcement!
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
What’s the Criteria?
We understand that musical experience can be rather subjective, we however have outlined foundation criteria that we will continue to refine
- Creativity
- Technical competence
- Contribution to the industry with something new
- Popularity within segment/fan base
- Longevity
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Every year MJA Honors legends in Jazz – We honour them while they are still alive.
This year we honored Mam Abigail Kubeka for her extensive contribution to music and the overall creative and cultural sector.
The following have been the Lifetime Achievement Recipient in the last 5 Years, in no particular order:
- Abigail Kubeka
- Themba Mokoena
- Dorothy Masuka
- Gilbert Matthews
- Louis Moholo
- Khaya Mahlangu
- Pops Mahomed
- Mabe Thobejane
- Makhaya Ntshoko
- Jonas Gwangwa
- Letta Mbulu
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!
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