Lagos goes agog as
jazz, fashion and culture take centre stage at the biggest jazz event this
April. Runway
Headlining this maiden edition is American Grammy
award-winner, Kirk Whalum, who
represents a unique class of artistes with a rich repertoire of sounds
including Pop, Gospel, R&B, Smooth Jazz, Instrumental Pop, Quiet Storm,
Urban and Contemporary Jazz music, amongst others. He will share the stage with
some of Naija’s finest entertainers including Omawumi, Yinka Davies, Tosin Alao, the host band, Sweet Sound and many others.
Celebrated since November 2011, the International Jazz Day
(IJD) is a global initiative that highlights Jazz music for its diplomatic role
in uniting nations. Each year on April 30, this international art form is
recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect
for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; promoting
freedom of expression; fostering gender equality; and reinforcing the role of
youth in enacting social change. This is the mandate of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), chaired by Director
General, Irina Bokova, and
legendary pianist and composer Herbie
Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue
and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of
Jazz.
As Nigeria’s contribution to the global celebration of Jazz,
Runway Jazz is scheduled to hold over 2 days - April 29 and 30, 2016 at the Eko
Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, with a line-up of activities
including a Jazz Concert & Fashion exhibition, Music Masterclass and Fine
Dining. It will also serve as a platform to recognise some of Nigeria's
greatest music icons - Fela Kuti,
King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, Victor Olaiya, and Victor
Uwaifo - whose achievements on Africa's music landscape have made them
exemplary ambassadors of Nigerian Music and symbols of our cultural
heritage.
Tickets are available online at www.runway-jazz.com; Afritickets and Naijaticketshop. Regular:
N10, 000 | VIP: N30, 000 | VVIP: N1, 000, 000. For enquiries, please contact
07062340010, 07058347492 or email runwayjazz@gmail.com
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