Scorpion Kings bring the vibrant sound of amapiano to CTIJF's jazz stage – Cape Argus

Two men in black suits stand confidently under a spotlight, facing the camera with serious expressions against a dark background—capturing the bold energy of amapiano duo Scorpion Kings at CTIJF.

“CTIJF is bigger than just a festival, it is a cultural movement,” said Scorpion Kings, and with that one line, the tone is set for a weekend where sound, history and the future meet on one stage.

The duo will bring their unmistakable energy to the Kippies stage on March 27 as the 23rd annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival opens its doors.

The CTIJF has long been a place where rhythms converse across generations. From classic jazz traditions to contemporary sounds that stretch and bend form, the festival has built a reputation as…