Hyderabad: The World Jazz Festival is set to make a vibrant return to Hyderabad, bringing together musicians from across the globe for an electrifying performance at Shilpakala Vedika, Hitec City, on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Banyan Tree, the festival’s organizer, announced in a press release on Thursday that the event aims to contribute to and enrich India’s jazz scene. The festival is being held in collaboration with the renowned Amersfoort Jazz Festival from the Netherlands, one of the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals.
This year, the World Jazz Festival brings together an extraordinary lineup of jazz musicians from around the world, including artists from the Netherlands, South Africa, Thailand, Spain, Brazil, Venezuela, Italy, and Surinam. Audiences can expect an eclectic blend of indigenous jazz styles from Europe, South America, and Asia, alongside the timeless appeal of American jazz standards.
Adding a unique dimension to this edition, the festival will also feature special collaborations with Indian musicians, paying tribute to India’s rich musical heritage and offering a fusion of jazz with Indian sounds.
According to the press release, the World Jazz Festival promises to be a grand celebration of global jazz, with a special focus on Indian music, delivering a truly immersive and enriching experience for audiences.
The artist lineup for this year includes the Round Midnight Orchestra featuring Graziëlla Hunsel Rivero, Lucas Santana Brazilian Experience, South African jazz sensation Darren English, the Femke Mooren Group featuring Carolina Brusse, and Thai jazz artist Pang Saxpackgirl.
