John Legend & Tessanne Chin Amongst Star Studded Headliners for Tobago Jazz Experience 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

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he 6th Annual Tobago Jazz Experience returns to the island from April 19-27, 2014 at Speyside, Signal Hill, Scarborough, Castara and the Pigeon Point Heritage Park. 

 

The celebration of jazz, dubbed “much more than music” will seek to incorporate the cultural and historical practices that define the island of Tobago as an ideal destination. The festival offers a great opportunity for visitors and music lovers to have a unique experience of jazz, cultural heritage, culinary delights and historic perspective, offering music, landscape, ambience, food, good company and excellent vibes.

They will also get a chance to indulge in the gastronomic experience that is the authentic dirt oven bread indigenous to the village of Castara; take a walk off the beaten path into the Main Ridge Reserve; immerse themselves in cultural treats such as the goat races at the Buccoo Integrated Facility; or take in a history lesson during a tour of Fort King George Heritage Park - all the while, interacting with a warm and welcoming people notorious for their vintage brand of hospitality.

This year’s performers includes Nine-time Grammy winner, John Legend, Earth Wind and Fire and Brandy along with Keyshia Cole will command the stage, supported by an impressive cast of local and regional talent, such as Jamaican Tessanne Chin and Tarrus Riley

The Tobago Jazz Experience is owned by the Division of Tourism and Transportation of the Tobago House of Assembly and it is one of the many initiatives used to increase Tobago’s visibility in the local, regional and international tourism market. The annual festival presents an opportunity to promote the Tobago brand, stimulate economic activity for the Tourism Business Unit and showcase to the world everything the island has to offer

For tickets and more information-Visit; http://www.tobagojazzexperience.com/index.php

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Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Michael Bolton. to headline Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2013

Friday, December 7, 2012

The Annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will be headline by R & B singer Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Michael Bolton.  The three day music festival will be held at the Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny, Jamaica from January 24-26, 2013.  Trelawny will be ignited once again by this festival themed 'the Art of Music'. This world class event will showcase several genres such as Country, Jazz, R&B and Reggae

 

Producer of the event Walter Elmore stated that the event will be an unforgettable one.  "It's a pleasure to have Mary, who is a powerhouse, along with John and Michael. We know Jamaicans love their music and we are working to create a package they will thoroughly enjoy," he said

 

The festival has attracted numerous international artists, including Gladys Knight, Maroon 5, Natalie Cole, Diana Ross, Kenny Rogers, Anita Baker, Hall & Oates, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maxi Priest, Babyface, The Whispers, Joss Stone, Monty Alexander, Billy Ocean, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Dionne Warwick, Estelle, Lionel Richie, George Benson, Chuck Mangione, Smokey Robinson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Boyz II Men, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, Atlantic Starr, India Arie, Norah Jones, Harry Belafonte, Julio Iglesias, Patti Labelle, Air Supply, Al Green, Queen Project, Mary Mary, Robin Thicke, Lou Rawls, and Erykah Badu.

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John Legend to perform in the Cayman Islands

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Grammy Award winner John Legend will be performing live in the Cayman Islands for two nights

On Thursday night February 2, the Abacus Restaurant, Paseo at Camana Bay Cayman Island will host an exclusive cocktail party and auction, featuring  International R& B singer John Legend.


Proceeds  from the benefit entitled "Lifted"  will go NCVO and its youth-focused programming. Tickets for the event are $150 , which starts at 7 pm.


Legend will also perform on Friday night at the Live Lounge, Camana Bay, alongside  Bobby V and other local artists
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"I'm looking forward to the first ever Live Lounge and to performing in the Cayman Islands," Legend said in a video posted to his Facebook fan page.

Tickets will be available through caymanboxoffice.com
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