Every Village Feels The Vibe – Jazz Music Sweeps Sweet Marigot Bay
SAINT LUCIA (May, 2013) – Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival planning is gathering momentum, with the final touches being added to a national programme of events that will touch every quadrant of the island.
The Marina at Marigot Bay has announced the launch of their 2013 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival product, Jazz on the Bay, set for May 3rd 2013. With visitors to the picturesque locale numbering in the high hundreds in 2012, organizers hope to exceed these figures with a diverse lineup in 2013.
The tranquil inlet of Marigot Bay frequently hosts world travelers enamored with the captivating beauty and of serenity of the quiet village. Marina Manager Mr. Bob Hathaway describes Marigot Bay as both an escape from reality and a backdrop for the island’s history.
Ginuwine. Photo courtesy thebeatdfw.com
Marigot Bay Marina and its surrounding hillside and seascape make it undisputedly one of the most beautiful small marinas in the Caribbean. It’s natural allure has inspired its use as the setting for the filming of at least two movies.
“It offers an unparalleled glimpse into Marigot Bay, and for us this is paramount, Jazz on the Bay is about sharing Marigot with the world, in the process we are contributing yet another iconic backdrop to the festival.”
The official launch of Jazz on the Bay took place on Thursday, April 11th and the lineup which has been specially crafted to be inclusive of Marigot natives in keeping with the festival’s new direction of Music, Fashion and the Arts was unveiled.
The event’s organizers have planned Jazz on the Bay to be an easygoing Friday getaway, and the lineup is sure to reflect the relaxed atmosphere synonymous with sweet Marigot Bay.
The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival opened on April 30th at the Mindoo Phillip Park and encompassed a kaleidoscope of Caribbean music and artistry that featured performances from Jamaica’s Konshens, Haiti’s T- Vice, Trinidad and Tobago’s Kerwin Dubois & Benjai, and national acts Superman HD, Ricky T and Thygeson ‘Penn’ Joseph.
The festival’s main headliners include celebrated multiple Grammy-winner R Kelly, the O’jays, Brian Culbertson, The Jacksons, Akon, Tony Allen, Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson, David Rudder, Tito Puente Jr., Ginuwine and ACE Loctar.
PRESENTING sponsor for the 2013 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is the Saint Lucia Tourist Board. PLATINUM sponsor is Digicel. GOLD sponsors are Heineken, Tropical Shipping, HTS, LUCELEC, Karib Cable, and The Wave. BRONZE sponsors are Bank of Saint Lucia Ltd, First Citizens, Cotton Bay Village, RBC Royal Bank and RBTT Bank Ltd, Radio Caribbean International, and Delta Airlines Inc. COLLATERAL sponsors are Hot FM, Radio St. Lucia, Kotex, Avis Rent a Car, Guy’s Car Rental, Exel Sign, Guardsman and Chairman’s Reserve.
For more information on the full lineup for Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2013 along with show dates, venues and ticket sales, log onto www.stluciajazz.org.
For more information about the island of Saint Lucia call 1-800 456-3984, or 1-800 4STLUCIA or visit www.saintlucianow.com.
David Rudder. Photo courtesy www.exist-media.com
About Saint Lucia
One of the Windward Islands of the West Indies’ Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia (pronounced Saint LOO-sha) is nestled halfway down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago.
The “Helen of the West Indies,” Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a tropical rainforest and one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes.
Culturally rich offerings include the bustling marketplace in the capital of Castries, quaint fishing villages along the coastline, and the annual Saint Lucia Jazz festival.
Saint Lucia’s wide range of accommodations includes world-class five-star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, intimate inns and value-oriented properties. Saint Lucia also is home to world class cruise and yachting facilities.
For more information, visit www.saintlucianow.com
