The Jacksons,Ginuwine,R Kelly and Akon to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival

Thursday, February 28, 2013

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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Diana Ross to headline St. Lucia Jazz Festival 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Grammy award winners Diana Ross and Toni Braxton are headline the St Lucia Jazz Festival which is begins Monday April 30th to May 13th.

Diana Ross and  Toni Braxton replaced Lionel Richie who pulled out of the festival citing other engagements, the St Lucia Tourist Board said.

Saint Lucia Jazz will also feature performances from renowned local, regional and international superstars including Keri Hilson, Melanie Fiona, jazz aficionado Joshua Redman; Southern France’s Gypsy Kings; Ziggy Marley , Busy Signal, South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela; gospel king Kirk Franklin; Trinidadian soca stars Fay Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin and a slew of Saint Lucia’s leading musical masterminds like Luther Francois, Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson, Richard Payne, Derek Yarde and Teddyson John among others.

Main stage runs from May 9th – May 13th.
May 9th at Gaiety On Rodney Bay Joshua Redman and Boo Hinkson
May 10th at Gaiety on Rodney Bay Mario Canonge and Luther Francois
May 11th at Pigeon Island Ziggy Marley, Gypsy Kings, Derek Yard Project and En Kweyol
May 12th at Pigeon Island Kirk Franklin, Keri Hilson, Alsion Nonet featuring Andy Narell
May 13th at Pigeon Island Lionel Richie, Melanie Fiona, Hugh Masekela, Richard Payne, Sonny Troupe.

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Saint Lucia Jazz 2012 , April 30th – May13th

Friday, January 27, 2012

The Saint  Lucia  Jazz  2012 festival will take place  from April 30th – May13th, with over 50 international and local artistes performing.

This year's headliner are Grammy winner, Lionel Richie, R&B singers Keri Hilson and Melanie Fiona, reggae artistes Ziggy Marley and Busy Signal and gospel recording superstar Kirk Franklin

Here is a lineup

Monday April 30th

Mindoo Phillip Park

Fay Ann and  Bunji Garland Busy Signal Teddyson John

Saturday April 28th	Coconut Bay Resort & Spa	Gil Tony'k, with Tony Chasseur and Gilles Voyer Alchimik's Loula Trio, featuring Ricardo Francois Sisterhood	3:00 pm
Sunday April 29th	Coconut Bay Resort & Spa	Etienne Charles Insuler' Rupert Lay Quartet Black Antz Jazz Combo	3:00 pm
Tuesday May 1st	Rudy John Beach Park	Cameron Pierre band, featuring Ricardo Francois, Emerson Nurse and Fred Nicholas with Caribbean launch of Cameron Pierre’s CD Radio Jumbo	3:00 pm

Date	Venue	Artists	Time
Wednesday May 9th	Gaiety on Rodney Bay	Joshua Redman Ronald “Boo” Hinkson	7:00 pm
Thursday May 10th	Gaiety on Rodney Bay	Mario Canonge Luther François	7:00 pm
Friday May 11th	Pigeon Island National Landmark	Gipsy Kings Ziggy Marley Derek Yarde Project ‘DYP” – En Kweyol	8:00 pm
Saturday May 12th	Pigeon Island National Landmark	Kirk Franklin Keri Hilson Alison Marquis Nonet featuring Andy Narell	4:00 pm
Sunday May 13th	Pigeon Island National Landmark	Lionel Richie Hugh Masekela The WESPE POU AYITI Project featuring Jean Caze, Richard Payne, Sonny Troupe & Joel Widmaier Melanie Fiona	2:00 pm

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The 20th Annual St Lucia Jazz

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Saint Lucia Jazz Festival is schedule to starts on April 30 through May 8th. This year thr lineup is headlined by six time Grammy winner John Legend and Trey Songz, and includes accomplished acts like Jazz fusion quartet Yellowjackets, violinist Regina Carter, Saint Lucian saxophonist Augustin 'Jab' Duplessis, saxophonist Maceo Parker , Hatian Creole Band Carimi, African vocalist Angelique Kidjo, Saint Lucian vocalist Mervyn Wilkison, Jamaican reggae band Morgan Heritage, and many more.

Wednesday May 4:

Ledisi, Regina Carter, Allison Marquis & Electric pan Jazz

Thursday May 5:
Sixun, Augustin "Jab" Duplessis featuring Derede Williams

Friday May 6:
Morgan Heritage, Carimi, Angelique Kidjo, Mervin Wilkinson

Saturday May 7:
Trey Songz, Maceo Parker, Yellow Jackets, Taj Weekes

Sunday May 8:
John Legend, Chuck Brown, Mike Stern w/ Richard Bona, Saint Lucia Collective, Anacaona

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival

Visit: http://www.stluciajazz.org/

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Laura Izibor Gets Ready For Saint Lucia Jazz

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Laura Izibor, the hard-working 22 year-old singing sensation, is gearing up for a thrilling performance at the 2010 Saint Lucia Jazz festival, from May 1 to 9 in Saint Lucia this year.


Booked to perform on Wednesday, May 5 at the Gaiety indoor venue in Rodney Bay, the Irish soul singer recently delivered a show-stopping performance at New York's SOB's entertainment venue last month, after which she expressed her enthusiasm for visiting the Caribbean paradise.

"I am excited, it's also going to be my vacation," she disclosed, while meeting fans backstage. "I plan on reaping all the benefits of Saint Lucia! I heard it's a wonderful gig to do and I am honored to be asked, and really, really look forward to going out there," she added, explaining that while her music has a lot of ballads, "the show has a lot of energy - it's soulful and most importantly we'll have fun!"

Currently touring the US, Laura Izibor is described as one of Rolling Stone magazine's "Artists to Watch" and her voice has been compared to greats like Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keys and her writing to that of Carole King and Joan Armatrading.

This past week, the Dublin soul star met US President Barack Obama at the White House for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

"We have heard so much about Laura's amazing career and we're honored she'll be here to share her gifts, talents and abilities with Saint Lucians as well as with visitors to the island," said Senator Allen Chastanet, Saint Lucia's Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation. "And in turn, we look forward to delivering the vacation of a lifetime to this incredible musician," he said.


For a full concert schedule with updates about the line-up and information about the island of Saint Lucia, call 1 (888) 4-STLUCIA or visit www.stluciajazz.org or www.saintlucianow.com.

Fans can also follow the Saint Lucia Tourist Board on Twitter at @SLTB2010 and on Facebook under the fan group, 'Saint Lucia Jazz'.

Source:http://sflcn.com

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