After a three-year absence due to Covid, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival will open this Friday 3 May, and feature live performances from Shenseea, Kes the Band and DYP and Friends.
Since its launch in 1992, St. Lucia’s Jazz Festival has grown to become a regional staple. It is one of the longest-running Caribbean music festivals, and showcases the island’s music, performing and fine arts, culture, cuisine and artisan craftsmanship, as well as world-renowned international music acts.
Lorine Charles-St. Jules, SLTA’s CEO said, “This year, we are focusing on creating even more experiences around the destination.”The festival’s line-up of headline performers will include iconic, multiple Grammy award winners as diverse as Sting and Shaggy. It will also comprise globally recognised stars of jazz, gospel, soca, reggae, zouk and pop music, including two-time Latin Grammy winner Gustavo Casenave, 16-time Grammy winner Kirk Franklin, Jamaican dancehall stars Barrington Levy and Buju Banton, Saint Lucian artist Luther Francois and Nigerian artists Rema and Ayra Starr.
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Events Schedule:
Fri 5 May | Opening of Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2023
Wed 10 May | Kingdom Night
Thur 11 May | Pure Jazz
Fri 12 May | Caribbean Fusion
Sat 13 May | World Beats
Sun 14 May | The Ultimate Celebration
The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2023 is scheduled to run from Friday 5 to Sunday 14 May, at the Pigeon Island National Park, Saint Lucia. For more information visit the website.
