A night of jazz and theatre evokes the spirit of Sophiatown
Multi-talented artist, Lerato Mvelase, performing music from the Sophiatown era during the Jazz, Thearre and the Spirit of Sophiatown, which primiered at the Market Theatre on Tuesday. Picture: Supplied When dance icon Gregory Maqoma announced his retirement in 2023, many, including myself, felt a pang of sadness. The stage would lose his magnetic presence, his artistry that had, for years, redefined the boundaries of dance. Yet, in one of our conversations, Maqoma revealed his deeper calling: to return to his first love, nurturing the next generation of talent. That promise was fulfilled in his latest world-class production, Jazz, Theatre and the Spirit of Sophiatown , which premiered at the Market Theatre on Tuesday, September 16. It reminded us, once again, why Maqoma remains in a league of his own. " It’s about the memories. It’s about the movement, and it’s about the meaning." This one-night-only production was specially curated as a prelude to the 2025 Standard Bank Joy...