Sun, sea and all that jazz: the St Lucia Music Festival in May is when the island dances to an irresistible beat - with previous line-ups including Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Rihanna.
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. James Henderson visited the island to get a taste of what's in store READ MORE: UK votes for name of favorite shop based on pun, 'Sew It Seams' wins Visit MailOnline Travel for over 2024 holiday tips, tricks and advice
We all know that music is vital to Caribbean life – and two rhythms rule. There is the reggae of Jamaica in the west and the calypso of Trinidad in the southeast. But jazz?
Well, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary and I would do anything to be there if that from last year was all it takes.
It takes an unapologetically broad scope, to attract the widest range of visitors possible. Previous line-ups have included Santana, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Rihanna.
The festival takes place between April 30 and May 12, after 'winter. season but before the Caribbean gets sweltering. So there will be music, fashion, arts — and sunshine — around the island.
This year, the preparation will see a night of gospel singing and two evenings presented as Pure Jazz (including jazz steel band, American bassist John Patitucci and double Grammy Award-winning singer Samara Joy).
We all know that music is vital to Caribbean life – and two rhythms rule. There is the reggae of Jamaica in the west and the calypso of Trinidad in the southeast. But jazz?
Well, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary and I would do anything to be there if that from last year was all it takes.
It takes an unapologetically broad scope, to attract the widest range of visitors possible. Previous line-ups have included Santana, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Rihanna.
The festival takes place between April 30 and May 12, after 'winter. season but before the Caribbean gets sweltering. So there will be music, fashion, arts — and sunshine — around the island.
This year, the preparation will see a night of gospel singing and two evenings presented as Pure Jazz (including jazz steel band, American bassist John Patitucci and double Grammy Award-winning singer Samara Joy).
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