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Robin Thicke, Jimmy Cliff to Headline St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - February 6, 2015

Above: Robin Thicke

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Music superstars including Robin Thicke and Jimmy Cliff will be among those headlining this year’s St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival.

The event, now in its 24th year, begins April 25 with a lineup that also includes stars like Jon Secada, Beres Hammond and Arturo Tappin.

The 11-day festival lasts through May 10, including hundreds of musical performances and art showcases.

“This year’s festival continues to infuse artistic events with star-studded musical performances, providing a platform for local artisans, entertainers and cultural enthusiasts to also command world attention during the two-week celebration,” said Tourism Minister Lorne Theophilus.

Other performers include Latin sensation Timbalive, American rapper Flo Rida and two-time Grammy nominee Joey DeFranceso, among others.

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