Above: John Legend

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Superstars John Legend and Usher will be among those headlining this year’s edition of the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival.

They will be joined by artists including Juanes, Lionel Richie, Enrique Iglesias and Emeli Sande, among others.

“We’re excited to build upon the success of past festivals and continue to welcome the leading pop, r&b, and jazz performers in the music industry to our vibrant island,” said Andre Rojer, a Curacao Tourism representative, in a release. “The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival continue to put Curaçao on the map as one of the most exceptional islands in the Caribbean for events.”

Performances for what has become one of the region’s leading music festivals will take place at World Trade Center in Piscadera Bay.

The festival will take place Sept. 3 to Sept. 5.