- Jazz is woven into Maputo’s cultural soul. Now, that rich musical heritage is getting its own annual celebration. The driving force, mentor and creative soul behind the initiative, Moreira Chonguiça officially launched the Maputo International Jazz Festival yesterday, on the eve of the city’s anniversary. From next year, the festival will bring musicians and jazz lovers together every year from 6 to 9 November.
The Maputo International Jazz Festival was officially launched in the capital on Monday, 9 November, as an initiative of the Moreira Chonguiça Foundation, with the support of the Government and Maputo Municipal Council.
The festival is scheduled to take place annually from 6 to 9 November, coinciding with celebrations of Maputo City Day. The launch ceremony featured performances by invited musicians, including Lokua Kanza, a singer and songwriter from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including members of the diplomatic corps, managers of public and private institutions, artists from various cultural disciplines and other guests.
On the occasion, Secretary of State for Culture Matilde Muocha, who represented the President at the ceremony, renewed the Government’s commitment to doing everything possible to facilitate entrepreneurship among artists, recognise their creative efforts and make returns on investment in the cultural sector more predictable.
She also reaffirmed the Government’s willingness to support initiatives aimed at strengthening the cultural and creative industries.
Source: Notícias
