Scorpion Kings bring the vibrant sound of amapiano to CTIJF's jazz stage – thestar.co.za

Two men in dark suits stand side by side under a spotlight against a black background, both looking at the camera with neutral expressions—capturing the signature style of the Scorpion Kings, renowned for their amapiano sound.

“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…