It is made possible by the continuous support of TOTAL South Africa to the arts. The Fête de la Musique Joburg is brought to you by the French Institute of South Africa and the Alliance Française of Johannesburg, in partnership with Bassline Live and Newtown Junction. Many local and international artists have taken part in the event throughout the years and contributed to its success, including Samthing Soweto, Msaki, Nakhane, Zoe Modiga, Blk Jks, Urban Village, BCUC, Berita, Baenz Oester and the Rainmakers and Bombshelter Beast. In Johannesburg, it has become a great platform for both renowned and upcoming talents to make themselves known.
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The Fête de la Musique (or World Music Day) is a popular and free music festival that has been taking place each year in France, internationally and was established in South Africa in 2010. Within the Philharmonie de Paris, the Museum of Music represents a collection of more than 8,000 instruments and art objects, with almost 1,000 on exhibit in the permanent. Our goal is to make live music accessible for all while giving young musicians a space to reach a broad audience.” 8 455 instruments and art objects: a history of Western music from the 17 th century to today and an overview of the main musical cultures of the world. After the postponement of last year’s event, we are happy to be back again, this time in four different locations, with limited capacity to ensure everyone’s safety. Selen Daver, the Cultural Attaché for the French Embassy of South Africa, said, “Over the last decade, Fête de la Musique has grown to be one of the most anticipated experiences amongst avid festival-goers in Johannesburg. Joining the headliners at the four different stages in Johannesburg and Soweto are the artists selected during the call out for musicians and DJ to be part of the Fête de la Musique Joburg: Ms Party, Mx Blouse, Melo B Jones, Ikati Esengxoweni, LaliBoi, Manu Grace, Basadi ba Mintsu, Bobo Jay Nzima, AN.D, DJ Binz, Shotgun Tori and the Hound, Sibusiso Mashiloane, Simba Ci, Spokenpriestess, Sun Xa Experiment and Tshepang Ramoba. The headline acts for this year’s Fête de la Musique Joburg have been announced: Award winning jazz trumpeter Mandla Mlangeni afrocentric ancient futurists The Brother Moves On pioneering art rockers Blk Jks and SAMA awarded songstress Maleh will be on stage at four locations as part of this popular festival on the 18 th of September 2021. Spring in Johannesburg is set to be filled with sounds created by a diverse range of amazing artists at one of the city’s most eagerly anticipated annual events.