The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival — the Caribbean’s premiere annual cultural event which takes place on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia. The event brings together international as well as local musicians. The internationally known jazz festival not only features jazz music but also R&B and Calypso.
Performances will be set against the iconic and historic Pigeon Island National Landmark backdrop, along with other scenic vistas across Saint Lucia, showcasing an innovative infusion of Music and Arts designed to highlight the island’s rich historic and cultural legacy.
The first St. Lucia Jazz Festival was held in 1992 as an initiative to
extend the tourist season and increase foreign exchange in Saint Lucia
into May which had previously been a relatively quiet period. It was
inspired by the launching of the October Jazz Festival in 1991
spearheaded by Luther Francois as Musical Director.
Originally 4 locations were used; however today the festival has expanded and several locations around the island are used to host performances
At first, the festival attendances were small. But as the years passed, word spread helped by coverage on the BET television network, and it is now a well-established fixture on the Jazz festival calendar.
Over the past few years the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival has developed a reputation for the quality of the artistes it attracts and now ranks #1 on the list on the E! entertainment top 5 Festivals in the world.
The event has attracted such artists as R. Kelly, Herbie Hancock, Courtney Pine, Ocacia, Branford Marsalis, En Vogue, George Benson, Santana, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Isley Brothers, UB40, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Trey Songz, Rihanna, Elton John, John Legend, Mario, Ne-Yo, Zionomi, Amy Winehouse, Angie Stone, Ciara, Boyz II Men, India.Arie, Smokey Robinson, American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The event is ranked second in the Caribbean after the Trinidad Carnival.
Schedule:
FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017
National Cultural Centre @ 7:00 pm
Malika Tirolien
Danilo Pérez's Panamonk Revisited: 20th Anniversary with Ben Street and Terri Lyne Carrington
Pigeon Island National Landmark @ 10:30 pm
Michael Robinson
David Rudder with special guest Andy Narell
SATURDAY MAY 13, 2017
Pigeon Island National Landmark @ 4:00 pm
Bluemangó, featuring Jean Caze and Malika Tirolien
Kenny Garrett
Richard Bona & Mandekan Cubano
SUNDAY MAY 14, 2017
Pigeon Island National Landmark @ 2:00 pm
Rupert Lay Quartet
Victor Provost Quartet
Rachelle Ferrell
Vanessa Williams
Malavoi
Originally 4 locations were used; however today the festival has expanded and several locations around the island are used to host performances
At first, the festival attendances were small. But as the years passed, word spread helped by coverage on the BET television network, and it is now a well-established fixture on the Jazz festival calendar.
Over the past few years the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival has developed a reputation for the quality of the artistes it attracts and now ranks #1 on the list on the E! entertainment top 5 Festivals in the world.
The event has attracted such artists as R. Kelly, Herbie Hancock, Courtney Pine, Ocacia, Branford Marsalis, En Vogue, George Benson, Santana, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Isley Brothers, UB40, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Trey Songz, Rihanna, Elton John, John Legend, Mario, Ne-Yo, Zionomi, Amy Winehouse, Angie Stone, Ciara, Boyz II Men, India.Arie, Smokey Robinson, American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The event is ranked second in the Caribbean after the Trinidad Carnival.
Schedule:
FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017
National Cultural Centre @ 7:00 pm
Malika Tirolien
Danilo Pérez's Panamonk Revisited: 20th Anniversary with Ben Street and Terri Lyne Carrington
Pigeon Island National Landmark @ 10:30 pm
Michael Robinson
David Rudder with special guest Andy Narell
SATURDAY MAY 13, 2017
Pigeon Island National Landmark @ 4:00 pm
Bluemangó, featuring Jean Caze and Malika Tirolien
Kenny Garrett
Richard Bona & Mandekan Cubano
SUNDAY MAY 14, 2017
Pigeon Island National Landmark @ 2:00 pm
Rupert Lay Quartet
Victor Provost Quartet
Rachelle Ferrell
Vanessa Williams
Malavoi
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