After three years of interruption, the city of Praia is getting ready to enjoy unique moments of quality music of different nations and origins, as well as musical fusion, exchanges of experiences and healthy conviviality involving musicians, producers, journalists and visitors.
Don't miss our 12th edition, opportunities to see these artists are rare, access the festival and live unforgettable moments.
Remember: the first day of the festival (Apr 13) is free and open to everyone!
Crowds coming from around the world Cabo Verde hits the jazz festival circuit: Kriol Jazz Festival has been running since 2009, attracting crowds from around the world and internationally recognized musicians
The festival has established itself as a reference The festival testifies to the richness of miscegenation and its contribution to music and society
An important and proud relationship with music Cabo Verde – tiny Atlantic islands where people breathe music and where there is a greater number of musicians per square kilometer than any other country in the world
A true crossroads between three continents With the Atlantic Music Expo, the Kriol Jazz Festival has succeeded in putting Cabo Verde back on the music world map, a true crossroads between Latin America, Africa and Europe
The best music from around the world KJF became one of the 25 best festivals in the world
Every year in Praia a week with exceptional music The KJF allows Cabo Verdean musicians to confront the outside world and gradually abandon the idea that you have to do American hip-hop or West Indian zouk to make a career