The American musical art form jazz emerges in New Orleans around the advent of the 20th century. Jazz blends elements from varied traditions, including African and African American, religious ...

The soul-shattering abuses suffered by enslaved Africans, who were forcibly stripped of their languages, religions and other key aspects of their culture ... jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, South ...

Throughout its history, CTIJF has become a significant cultural event ... the rich tapestry of global jazz, drawing artists from across Europe, the Americas, and Africa to create a wide mix ...