Recognizing Jazz!
Jazz
SOUTH AFRICA
JAZZ AWARDS
01/03 Live in TSHWANE
01/03 Season 11 Starts
24/04 SaJA in Germany
30/04 International Jazz Day
27/06 Announcement of Finalists
30/08 MJA 9
14/12 Mzantsi Honors
About SAJAs
Anchored in South Africa, widely regarded as the global hub of original jazz, we recognize the role of Jazz music across the world as a genre that deserves a special attention in the evolving global jazz industry.
The purpose is to celebrate, appreciate and venerate jazz as a musical form that not only entertains but also uplift and heal the artist and the listener alike..
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Mzantsi Jazz Awards Rebrands to South Africa Jazz Awards
On a night dedicated to celebrating their 10th anniversary, the Mzantsi Jazz Awards not only focused on issuing the awards for this year’s winners.
They also took an opportunity to mark the beginning of the the new decade by launching a rebrand of the premier Jazz brand.
The Mzantsi Jazz Awards are now called the South Africa Jazz Awards, therefore owning their place on the South African and global landscape.
They did not completely abandon the Mzantsi Jazz Awards name as they tag it to the new name where relevant as “Affectionately Known as the Mzantsi Jazz Awards”
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 Bra Themba Mkhize for his 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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