St Louis Jazz Festival

The "Saint-Louis Jazz Festival," Africa's largest jazz festival and one of the most famous festivals, is hosted in Senegal. For the first time in its 29-year history, COVID-19 put an end to Saint Louis' jazz festival last year. It was back this year, giving much-needed energy to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saint Louis, which is known for its colonial architecture and pastel-colored buildings. African rhythms, funk, gospel, and blues could be heard late into the night in the tiny alleyways, coming from restaurants, pubs, and hotels.

However, a reduction in tourism and an economic downturn have left citizens anxious for a boost that only the city's major annual event can offer. It draws spectators from all across West Africa and Europe and gives the city's street entertainers a sense of pride. The Saint Louis Jazz Festival, which began in 1993, is now one of the most major international jazz festivals.

The jazz crossroads, showcasing the city's history to the rest of the country and the world while welcoming jazz fans of all generations. Last weekend, African rhythms, funk, gospel, and blues could be heard flowing from restaurants, pubs, and hotels into the early morning.

Takes place: May 31st - June 7th