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The 14th edition of the KK Jazz Festival 2026 made a remarkable comeback on 11 April 2026, reigniting the rhythm of Kota Kinabalu after years of anticipation. Held at the KDCA Hall from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the festival drew an estimated crowd of close to 2,000 attendees. The audience was a vibrant mix of public guests, invited attendees, and members of the Rotary community, all gathered for an evening that celebrated not only music, but unity and purpose. Favstyle Magazine | Favstyle Essentials | MY KKCity | Sabah KOL Media Alliance  Sabah SME Highlight - Admin and Editor Team FAVSTYLE Magazine and FAVSTYLE Essentials , together with My KKCity admin, were honored to attend and be part of this extraordinary experience. The festival’s return, its first since 2019, carried a deeper significance. Organised by the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu and Society of Performing Arts Sabah , the event continues to champion both the arts and community impact. Proceeds from the festival sup...

Within the ever-evolving soundscape of contemporary jazz and soul, Appy Tots , affectionately known as Appy , emerges as a voice that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly present. Rooted deeply in the velvet tones of R&B, Soul Jazz, and oldies , his artistry carries a certain warmth, like a familiar melody drifting through a late evening skyline. A versatile and naturally gifted singer-songwriter, Appy’s journey began at a remarkably young age. Over the years, he has shaped a musical identity that blends emotional depth with effortless sophistication. His influences, drawn from the sensual rhythms of R&B and the breezy elegance of Bossa, are not merely heard—they are felt. In today’s digital age, Appy has cultivated a loyal following through his engaging LIVE social media sessions , where he transforms viewer requests into intimate, real-time performances. Beyond the screen, his presence continues to resonate across local band cafés and live venues, where his voice commands...

Some artists take the stage, while others transform it into a moment of return—where presence feels less like an entrance and more like a homecoming. Velvet Aduk exists in that rare space, where every arrival carries the quiet power of belonging. For the 14th Edition of the KK Jazz Festival , unfolding on the evening of 11th April 2026 at KDCA , her presence is not merely a performance—it is a statement of identity, of roots, of resonance. Velvet carries her artistry with a rare equilibrium: soulful yet restrained, powerful yet intimate. Her voice does not chase attention; it commands stillness. Each note she delivers feels lived-in, textured with sincerity, echoing stories that belong as much to Sabah as they do to the universal language of music. As the festival steps into its renewed chapter, every detail was shaped with quiet intention. The vision was never to imitate distant stages, but to refine and celebrate a sound that is distinctly our own. Within that vision, Velvet emer...