As South Africa edges closer to the historic inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek, Africa World Hour will bring you some of the African artists who will be setting the stage a blaze. Award-winning South African vocalist and trumpeter, Mandisi Dyantyis is a headline performer, with performances for the 27th and 29th of March. As a defining figure in modern African jazz, Mandisi's performance is one of the most anticipated events of the festival. He spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla

<p>As South Africa edges closer to the historic inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek, Africa World Hour will bring you some of the African artists who will be setting the stage a blaze. Award-winning South African vocalist and trumpeter, Mandisi Dyantyis is a headline performer, with performances for the 27th and 29th of March. As a defining figure in modern African jazz, Mandisi's performance is one of the most anticipated events of the festival. He spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>

Africa Hour

Africa World Hour 

I love conducting, as much as I love singing on stage:  Award-winning SA musician, Mandisi Dyantyis set for inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek performance 