Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Big Names at Tobago Jazz Fest '07

The 3rd annual Plymouth Jazz Festival in Tobago will include international stars Elton John, Earth, Wind and Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Al Green, Beres Hammond, Diana Ross, Mary J Blige, LL Cool J and Sean Paul. In addition, Trinidad-born singer Heather Headley is set to perform in her home country for the first time since becoming a TonyAward winner and Grammy nominee.

In its inaugural year (2005), the Tobago Jazz showcased Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, India.Arie, Babyface, Angie Stone, Najee and the O’Jays. In 2006, it featured Sting, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, Vanessa Williams, and Johnny Gill. Local talents slated for the weekend also include Machel Montano HD, Destra Garcia, alongside several Tobago pannists.

The 2007 festival will take place at Fort James (Plymouth Recreational Field), overlooking Courland Bay, from April 27th to 29th. The weekend of activities will also offer Tobago delicacies, local crafts, traditional goat and crab races in Buccoo Village and several after-parties and all-inclusive fetes.

http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tobago_jazz_fest.htm

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