Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek makes final exciting artist announcement

From March 27 to 29, the legendary Swiss-born Montreux Jazz Festival will make its African debut in the beautiful Cape Winelands. Presented by Nedbank, theMontreux Jazz Festival Franschhoekbrings together almost 40 global icons, African innovators and emerging artists in a vibrant celebration of musical discovery. The final additions to the event’s stellar lineup have just been announced.

They include: The Grammy-winning vocalist will join fellow Grammy winners Robert Glasper and special guest Bilal for a rare live collaboration on the festival’s main stage, The Arches, on Saturday. Hansen brings a fresh contemporary voice to the lineup. This singer-songwriter’s emotionally resonant music and storytelling have earned him a massive global following — including millions of fans across TikTok and streaming platforms.

At the Jazz Village — the festival’s second main performance venue located in a historic Franschhoek church — audiences will experience the extraordinary artistry of Hamasyan, winner of the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation’s 2003 Solo Piano Competition. Since then, the Armenian pianist and composer has established himself as one of the most innovative musicians of his generation. His appearance at the upcoming Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek reflects the foundation’s philanthropic mission to support and accompany jazz talents throughout their artistic journey.

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Completing the lineup is Caleb Dlamini & Friends, a dynamic young collective from the festival’s host town of Franschhoek. Led by 17-year-old drummer prodigy Caleb Dlamini, the ensemble represents the next generation of South African musicians shaping the country’s evolving jazz landscape. Supported in his musical journey through education and access to instruments by the festival’s legacy partner, Franco, he is both a remarkable young bandleader and a powerful symbol of the festival’s commitment to nurturing future talent.

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