Call for entries: 2023 Mzantsi Jazz Awards in SA

The awards celebrate, appreciate and venerate jazz as a musical form that not only entertains but also uplifts and heals the artist and the listener alike.

Applicants are invited to submit work produced between 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Entries may be submitted online here before 31 May. You can also download the nomination form and email it to zajazzawards.co.za.

The announcement of the nominees will be made through direct communication with the artists and the media before 30 June.

The awards categories include:

• Best Jazz Album
• Best Contemporary Jazz Album
• Best Female Jazz Artist
• Best Male Jazz Artist
• Best Foreign Jazz Artist
• Best Jazz Song
• Best International Collaboration Jazz Album
• Best Jazz Club
• Best Radio Station Playing Jazz Music
• Best Newcomer in Jazz
• Best Traditional Jazz Album

All nomination process enquiries should be directed to Douglas Maximus at nomination@zajazzawards.co.za or on +27 12 751 7608.