One of Africa's most revered jazz festivals, held in the historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Saint-Louis, Senegal. The festival has been a beacon of the African jazz scene since 1993, showcasing the continent's finest jazz musicians alongside international guests in a city with deep musical roots.
Saint-Louis was the first capital of French West Africa and has a rich musical heritage. The jazz festival reinforces the city's cultural identity and contributes to the preservation of its architectural and artistic heritage.