Digital Guides 2021

Especially for Jazzfest Berlin 2021, the festival’s co-curators and local journalists have embarked on a journey of discovery into the creative music scenes of their respective cities and invite you to explore them as well with texts, interviews, videos, photo spreads and playlists.

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Terrible Sounds, Film still

Terrible Sounds, Film still

© Philip Rizk

Inside the Scene: Cairo

Improvised music has a long tradition in Cairo. The Digital Guide highlights two artistic video works from the Jazzfest Berlin 2021 programme that refer to it in very different ways.

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Johannesburgʼs skyline

Johannesburgʼs skyline

© Tseliso Monaheng

Inside the Scene: Johannesburg

In the vibrant metropolis of Johannesburg, musicians find both inspiration and opportunities to present their art. The Digital Guide takes you right into the heart of it.

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Jazz na Kombi – Praça Roosevelt

Jazz na Kombi – Praça Roosevelt

© Cassimano

Inside the Scene: São Paulo

São Paulo is a melting pot of cultures. This is also reflected in the city’s experimental and diverse musical scene, into which the Digital Guide provides first insights.

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