“The music must be your escape,” said Missy Elliot, and there is nothing more faithful in the Cape Town music scene, which for decades has been the route for musicians to change their world. And what a legacy they left in Cape Town with their diverse mix of global influences!
Wherever you look - on the sidewalks, in bars and clubs, you will feel the consequences of your history, your struggle and your joy.
Jazz is especially important for the Cape Town music scene, mixing American Ragtime, East Africa and, of course, the Malay influences of the Java minority. As an excellent combination of coffee beans, the infusion combines the best of the individual elements. And the sound is great!
Today's jazz in Cape Town wherever you look. Take, for example, the bustling international center The Waterfront - the magical megalopolis of a working jetty with its colorful Portuguese fishing fleet and historic buildings where souvenirs are kept on the open market.
Take the time to listen to the many street acts dotted with oaks, or treat yourself to a meal at one of the many restaurants that have live jazz on the menu, along with food.
The New Year brings the "Kun Carnival" or the Menestler Cape Town Carnival every year since it was renamed the city. Passing through the streets of the city in their attractive clothes and painted faces, this is a joyful expression of the history of people who can compete with any Mardi Gras from around the world.
As the carnival sneaks through the streets in the heart of the city, heading towards Long Street and Cape Malay, you will find that music and jazz beat you!
Long Street, Cape Town is the capital of the mother city party, where returning home early means returning home late!
Bars and restaurants go out on the sidewalks, bringing with them their music - from saxophone to heavy metal, you will find a number of different genres that fit all tastes. The whole world is shown here in this fascinating street with various ethnic restaurants and bars, including African, Indian, Kurdish and Irish.
For something ... well, a little different from the insane heat and beating of the city ... you have to make time to attend the Summer Sunset concerts held in the world famous Kirstenbosch gardens.
When the sun sets over Table Mountain, relax with a chilled glass of wine and a picnic while you listen to great music. All musical tastes are catered for with choices as varied as jazz, folk, rock and large group swings. Get there early, as it is very popular, and finding a piece of grass to lay out your picnic blanket becomes harder than getting closer to the beginning of the concert!
If you enjoy a wonderful holiday in nature, why not consider entering the Paul Kluver winery in Grabowe, Cape Overberg? Sir Lowry’s walk along the aisle is breathtaking, but the forest amphitheater, consisting of towering eucalyptus trees, is breathtaking.
Mountain peaks and apple orchards, nature reserves, quad bikes and food markets - Grabouw and Elgin are the perfect weekend getaway to explore a bit more of this charming part of the Western Cape.
