A GREAT DAY IN NEWTOWN: Musicians honour jazz legend Kippie Moeketsi’s centenary
By Sitha Maliwa:
In a stirring tribute to one of South Africa’s greatest musical icons, more than 100 jazz musicians - from revered legends to promising newcomers - will converge in Newtown for a historic photoshoot and jam session marking the 100th birthday of saxophonist Jeremiah Morolong “Kippie” Moeketsi.
The event, which will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2025 at the Market Theatre Precinct, aims to capture the enduring spirit of South African jazz and pay homage to a man whose music shaped generations.
Moeketsi, born in George Goch, Johannesburg, on 27 July 1925, was a formidable force in South Africa’s musical landscape until his passing on 27 April 1983. His storied career bridged the transition from kwela to modern jazz, as he played in the Harl...