The MC of the JAA Homecoming event, told the audience at the workshop that Johnny Dyani was born in Duncan Village and therefore that “he was one of us” there was a huge sigh of astonishment… “One of us?” this sigh signalled – “Are you sure? One of us who left the country, fought against apartheid from abroad, and got other people involved who fought with him and supported his cause – and then, to top it all – came back spiritually with his music and colleagues playing his music, keeping alive the memory and rich cultural roots of his South African home?” These sighs, not just one, but several, were sighs of pride, wonder and astonishment  – and joy to be part of this amazing story right there and then.

Musical instruments of all categories including strings, percussion and brass are rehearsed for performance in a group setting (collaboration). The vision is to A partner with universities, offering jazz, culture and development courses; and B: Grow the music tuition into the long-term creation of a resident Jazz Against Apartheid youth band in the Eastern Cape.

Access to these well-established international professional contributors and the contemporary influences from their own projects. On-the-job training for youth jazz and culture learners to  work on the Jazz Against Apartheid festival and Online conferencing offering skills transfer and building towards longer-term exchanges.