The St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has been one of the Caribbean's biggest hits for over two decades.

The main stage for St. Lucia Jazz. Photo via fest300.com

In 2016, the festival has been revamped to include a broader offering of artistic expression to cater to tastes of an increasingly diverse audience.The festival brags a roster of 50 world-acclaimed entertainers and artisans to perform or be featured at the festival from April 29th to May 8th, 2016.

One of the feature performers, Marc Anthony. photo via stluciajazz.org

Some of those slated to perform at this year's festival are Marc Anthony, Shaggy, Air Supply, Omi and child prodigy pianist, Joey Alexander.    

Old school jazz pianist and child prodigy, Joey Alexander performing at TED talks. photo via blog.ted.com

Attendees will not only be treated to some of the best live performances in the genres of jazz, R&B and reggae, also in store are displays of local art, celebration of the St.Lucian culture and fabulous, Iron Chef worthy cuisine.

The countdown is on. Get moving now and experience simply beautiful St. Lucia.

Big names in music have been slated for the 2016 cast of the annual Tobago Jazz Experience.

 

World renowned Barbadian saxophone and jazz artiste, Arturo Tappin photo credit barbadostoday.bb

The latest to join the star studded roster are Grammy award winners, Maxwell and Shaggy, who will be adding to already confirmed performances by Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Arturo Tappin and Band, Etienne Charles, Third World, Roy Cape as well as other local and regional artistes.

Legendary blues, hip hop and soul artist, Lauryn Hill photo credit mldspot.com

Travellers who love a bit of jazz and soul music will be treated to an unforgettable and unmissable experience for the young and the young at heart.

The Tobago Jazz Experience takes place from April 16th to April 24th 2016.