Music

Jazz à Ouaga

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
West Africa

About

One of West Africa's oldest jazz festivals, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso since 1992. Jazz à Ouaga brings together African and international jazz musicians for a week of performances, workshops, and cultural exchange.

Cultural Significance

A testament to Burkina Faso's commitment to the arts, Jazz à Ouaga has helped nurture a jazz scene in a country better known for its film festival (FESPACO).