Cape Town jazz lovers are in for a treat this May, as internationally acclaimed Italian
vocalist and composer Marta Raviglia brings her daring, genre-defying artistry to two
intimate local venues.
Marta, known for her fearless improvisation, magnetic stage presence, and an extraordinary voice that dances between jazz, contemporary music, and avant-garde experimentation, appears at two special performances
The gigs
On Wednesday, 7 May, 2025, at The Commons in Muizenberg, and on Friday 9 May, at The Alma Café in Rosebank together with local songstress Amanda Tiffin.
At The Commons, Marta will perform alongside a stellar Cape Town rhythm section: Blake Hellaby (piano), Joshua Nemaire (bass), and Joshua Klein (drums). Expect a compelling mix of jazz standards and original compositions that showcase her expansive musical range.
The performance at the Alma Café, is a special double-bill concert, and features Marta in an exciting collaboration with beloved South African vocalist and pianist Amanda Tiffin. The duo will explore jazz classics and fresh contemporary gems in a warm, up-close-and-personal setting — a rare and exquisite musical dialogue between two powerhouse vocalists.
Marta visits Cape Town as a Visiting Scholar at UCT’s South African College of Music
(SACM), hosted by Amanda Tiffin and the UCT Jazz Section. While she’ll be offering
masterclasses and workshops to students, local audiences have this unique opportunity to experience her artistry live on stage.
With a performance style described by Italian press as “a vertiginous extension of desire” and a voice that can “shout, sigh, laugh, gasp – and make an element of perfect music with each line,” Marta’s concerts promise to be unforgettable.
Booking info
Wednesday, 7 May | 8pm
The Commons, Muizenberg
Marta Raviglia solo with band
Tickets: R120 on FIXR
Friday, 9 May | 18h30 for 19h00
The Alma Café, Rosebank
Marta Raviglia and Amanda Tiffin: A Jazz Vocal Celebration
Tickets: R180 | Book via bookings@almacafe.co.za
Who: Jazz singer Marta Raviglia Cape Town
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