SA’s Spectacular Divas – Jennifer Jones
As a diva of Jazz, Soul, Funk and R&B, Jennifer Jones is truly one of South Africa’s most iconic female singers. With over 32 years in the industry, her star-studded career sparkles with accolades including a Grammy nomination, an NTVA Stone Award and a Kora Award for most promising female artist as well as collaborations with the likes of Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, M People and Dr Alban. Jones’ versatility in languages and musical genres has allowed her enormous success internationally, with performances in Morocco, Egypt, Italy, China, England, Scotland and Seychelles to name but a few and in 1996, Jones became the first South African artist to be signed by an international recording agency (Sony Music) when they opened their doors in South AFrica.
Besides international collaborations, Jones has also performed with the cream of the South African music industry, including Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Dozi, Kurt Darren, Brandon October, Mynie Grove’ and Vicky Sampson. Her most notable live performances with worldwide television broadcasting include: the Rugby World Cup of 1995 opening and closing ceremonies, singing; Where the World Began and in 2000/2001 at the World Aids Day conference singing: The Future Ain’t What it Used To Be. Locally televised performances include: the inauguration of both Presidents, Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki; at five of President Nelson Mandela’s birthdays including his 90th and at The Heroes show, hosted by Drum, You and Huisgenoot magazines. She has also featured an impressive 8 times at Skouspel, the biggest Afrikaans event on the African continent, as well as at KaapseJol in 2006 and Skouspel Plus 2007 and 2008.
Jones has appeared and performed on various television talk shows, such as The Jerry Springer Show, Dis Hoe Dit Is Met Steve(Steve Hofmeyer). Kom ‘n bietjie binne (Dozi), Kwela (Coenie De Villiers). Noot Vir Noot (Johan Stemmert), Musiek Roulette, The Felicia Mabuza-Suttle Talk Show, DKNT and Pasella. Furthermore, her illustrious singing career has also earned her the position of “judge” for various national talent competitions, such as Zing, Afrikaanse Idols and Die Kaapse Jol Tiener Kompetisie, 2007 as well as coach on the Patricia Lewis, SABC 2 talent show, Supersterre 2007.
Her debut album “Slow Down”, which coincidentally reached the number two slot on the South African Top 40 Charts was followed up by a new album ReNewed after a long recording sabbatical which she released in 2013.
Jennifer Jones will be sharing the stage with Corlea Botha, Vicky Sampson, Nádine, Liezel Pieters and Monique Steyn at this years “SA’s Specatular Diva’s” at the Sun Arena in Pretoria.
To book your ticket click here: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, SA’s Spectacular Divas has been postponed to 2021. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE OUR NEW DATE!!!
For more information about Jennifer Jones visit: www.jenniferjones.co.za