The First Lady of Song: Ella at 100

Tuesday 25th April is the centenary of the birth of one of the world’s greatest jazz singers, Ella Fitzgerald.

So on 25th April from 8-10 p.m. Bush Radio will be celebrating Ella’s 100th Birthday on CONNECTED 2 JAZZ, presented by Nigel Vermaas.

Aside from the music, there’ll be insights from Ella fans of the calibre of Gretchen Parlato, Siya Makuzeni, Melanie Scholtz and Kronendal Music Academy head, Dwyn Griesel.

Celebrate the First Lady of Song this Tuesday with Bush!

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Win with Bush Radio and the CTIJF

Bush Radio is giving 5 couples the opportunity to attend the 11th Cape Town International Jazz Festival on the 3rd and 4th of April 2010.

We are giving away five double weekend tickets – that’s right you will be able to attend the festival on both days with your partner!

So how are we doing it?

All you need to do to stand a chance of winning this prize valued at R 970 each is to sms the keyword JAZZ and your name and surname to 32158. (SMS cost R1)

To be included in this lucky draw your sms needs to reach us by 12h00 on the 31 March 2010.

On the 1st April we will call the 5 names drawn and give them the good news live on air – so you need to be listening to the Breakfast Show on 89.5 FM or online and keep your phone on!

Can you give up the chance to see George Benson, Jonathan Butler, Lira, TKZee to name but a few? (CTIJF programme)

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