African Jazz and Variety

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African Jazz and Variety is a series of variety shows produced by Alfred Herbert's Star Making Company (or Company of Star Makers) in 1956.

The original production

Also referred to simply as African Jazz or Township Jazz

The farewell season directed by Bill Brewer, who also wrote the words and music for some songs.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

Sources

David B. Coplan 1985. In Township Tonight! :South Africa's Black City Music and Theatre. London: Longman: pp.163-64.

Souvenir Programme of the Farewell Season of African Jazz and Variety, ESAT Archives


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