University’s UNESCO International Jazz Day tribute to COVID-19 frontline workers

30/04/2020

In recognition of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day 2020 in the midst of the present pandemic, the University wishes to honour the COVID-19 front-line workers with its own tribute.

Given the University’s rich jazz heritage within the Music Department and Arts, Culture and Heritage, and its links with communities, schools, artists, academics and jazz enthusiasts, it is sharing two projects today in appreciation of all key workers in the fight against the pandemic.

For full details of the diplomatic role jazz plays in uniting us across communities and nations, go to the news diary.

Interview with Shado Twala 

Listen to an interview with South African media personality Shado Twala in celebration of UNESCO International Jazz Day and of the present pandemic.

Picture story of Jazz at Mandela University

Enjoy a visual journey of the many jazz highlights at the University in the past two years.

In re-imagining, International Jazz Day 2020 at Mandela University, the University also honours great jazz aficionado, writer and columnist Mr Government Zini, who passed away earlier this week.

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