The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz celebrates its 11th anniversary in 2010. Undoubtedly the premier event on Johannesburg’s jazz calendar, the festival takes place from 26 to 28 August at six venues in the city’s Newtown precinct. The Dinaledi Stage and the Mbira Stage will be erected on Mary Fitzgerald Square, creating two purpose-built venues to showcase this year’s line-up. Other venues include The Market Theatre, The Bassline, Sophiatown and Nikki’s Oasis.