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The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
will be held this year from April
30 to May 12, where over 50 world-acclaimed
entertainers will woo audience.
The 13-day festival will be held at various
scenic locations such as Pigeon Island National Landmark,
quaint and rustic village settings like Fond d’Or Heritage Park
in Dennery; Rudy John Beach Park
in Laborie; and the tranquil Port Castries waterfront,
showcasing an innovative infusion of Music and Arts designed to highlight the
island's rich historic and cultural legacy.
Revamped, redesigned and with a
broadened artistic direction, the Caribbean's premier cultural event – the SaintLucia Jazz & Arts Festival – will attract
thousands to Simply Beautiful Saint Lucia.
Headliners of this year event include; The Jacksons,
R&B multi-platinum singer Ginuwine, multiple
Grammy-winner R&B singer-songwriter, and record producer R Kelly
and hip-hop recording artist, songwriter and record producer Akon.
Other performers includes: Trinidadian
born Trumpet player Etienne Charles;
Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca;
contemporary jazz bands from the French Antilles Fal
Frett , electric guitarist The
John Scofield Uberjam Band, the legendary Ojays;
acclaimed Caribbean maestro David Rudder,
bandleader and mambo musician Tito Puente Jr.;
celebrated guitarist and singer Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson.
Past performers include Kenny
G, Air Supply, John Legend, Rihanna, Santana, UB40, Kassav and
many, many more.
The 2013 festival is presented by the
Saint Lucia Tourist Board and is supported by Platinum sponsor Digicel
along with other Gold, Bronze and
Collateral sponsors.
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