One of the Caribbean’s great cultural traditions is about to get a serious soundtrack.
that U.S. Virgin Islands Department of TourismIn cooperation with Festival categoryThis year’s performance lineup has been announced. Saint John Celebration Villageset From June 28th to July 4th to Knightsville With the theme ‘History and collaboration through music mix’.
It’s a blockbuster production led by a Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar. AshantiSoca powerhouse Kes the Band And soca royalty Bungy Girls & Fay & LyonsThis is who will headline the festival’s Fourth of July finale.
The week-long Village lineup also includes soca sensations. pumpkin Popular dancehall and reggae songs enter, Tarus Riley and baby charmWith Caribbean music stars Mr. Guild, lyrical, Erfan Alves And the Dominican legend WCK.
“This year’s Saint John celebration truly embodies the spirit of collaboration highlighted in our theme,” he said. Jennifer Matarangas-KingThis is the head of the tourism office in the region. “We are proud to welcome world-class talent to Saint John as we continue to showcase amazing performers from across the Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean.”
The Village stage will also highlight a deep roster of homegrown Virgin Islands talent, including: Spectrum featuring Lorna Freeman, Themisha, 3rd, wire to wire and Quembe ResurrectionKeeping local sounds and traditions at the heart of the celebration.
This year’s festival will also be honored Tishell KnightLead vocalist of the beloved Virgin Islands group Clixxx volumeHe was named a Village Honoree for his long-standing contributions to music and culture in the area.
The festival kicks off on Sunday 28 June with Pumpa, Xtreme Band, Klimaxx and Big Shaw, followed by WCK, Lyrikal, Erphaan Alves and Jam Band on 29 June and Kes the Band, Jougo and Reo on 30 June.
Ashanti will be releasing Lady Lava, Spectrum featuring Lorna and Monea on Wednesday July 1st, Tarrus Riley, Baby Cham, Pressure and Revalation on July 2nd, and Mr. Cham on July 3rd. Take the stage with Killa, Krosfyah, RVP and Hunter.
It all culminates in a thrilling finale on Saturday July 4th headlined by Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons and joined by Quelbe Resurrection, Wire to Wire, Th3rd and YFB.
“This year’s lineup offers something for every music lover while honoring the history, creativity and cultural connections that make Saint John celebrations so special,” he said. Ian Turnbullfestival director, in a statement provided to Caribbean Journal.
