Kamasi Washington on The K Jazz Show

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This week on The K Jazz Show, we sit with the extraordinary Kamasi Washington, saxophonist, composer, visionary, and one of the defining voices of contemporary music.

From The Epic to Fearless Movement, from Kendrick Lamar’s GNX to the upcoming Joy of Jazz Festival 2026, a journey into the mind of an artist who continues to redefine the possibilities of jazz.

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28 Jun English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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