Music is a soothing sound to one’s soul and this is irrespective of age, ethnic, nationality or gender. A fantasy was realised when Standard Bank Joy of Jazz in association with Emfuleni Local Municipality and Gauteng Tourism hosted a community outreach programme.
The programme which was held at the Vaal Showgrounds aimed at giving audiences who wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to experience top musical events, an estimated 350 pensioners, partially-abled were selected from all regions of Gauteng.
Loveman Jongola, a Care-giver at Vukuzenzele Old Age Home couldn’t contain his excitement about the event, “I am so happy to be here today together with the pensioners. At least this event will take their minds off the struggle they encounter especially their illness, it is a great feeling to see them smiling and dancing to the music. I so wish this could be continuous as it had a significant impact on us” he said.
“I always believe the moment one does a show he is giving back to the community and that people are entitled to being entertained. With this programme we have received positive feedback as we work with communities and municipalities as well. I derive my inspiration from the fact that I am passionate about what I do hence there are those who are emulating me, said the legendary Peter Tladi, founder of T-Musicman and Executive Producer of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.
Meanwhile jazz lovers in the region can brace themselves to know that the renowned annual “Jazz by the River” is back and the line-up will include international artists whom Tladi blatantly refused to divulge their names.
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