Wyclef Jean to Highlight Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival

By: - June 27th, 2016
Wyclef Jean

The Caribbean’s top creole music festival is at it again this year, with a high-powered slate of performers on the agenda.

The list includes everyone from Wyclef Jean and T-Mickey to Akon and Dede Saint Prix.

This year will be the 19th edition of the Dominica-based festival, which will take place Oct. 28-30.

“We’re focused on developing the World Creole Music Festival holistically,”said Dominica Tourism Minister Robert Tonge. ““I’m pleased that the government recognized within the festival an opportunity to showcase Dominica to the world, and increased its investment to lend the support we needed to take our offering to the next level. I’m also eternally grateful to our loyal patrons and partners, who over the years have propelled the festival to the upper echelon of regional musical offerings.”

Akon

Akon

The full slate of performers is below:

Friday October 28th

Timaya
Midnight Groovers
Kreyol La
Original Bouyon Pioneers
La Grand Merchand Zouk
Popcaan
Triple Kay International

Saturday October 29th

Extasy
Dede Saint Prix
Ophelia
Morgan Heritage
Kes The Band

Mr. Killa
Wyclef Jean
WCK

Sunday October 30th

Breve
T-Mickey
Gentleman
Michele Henderson
Asa Banton
Akon

News

New Courtyard Nassau Opens in the Bahamas

 Courtyard Nassau

Another new hotel is debuting in Nassau: the new Courtyard Nassau. Marriott’s latest property in the Bahamas officially opens July 1, with 112 rooms set at the former Sunset Resort Nassau in the downtown area. The property includes a pool and sun deck, a fitness center, a signature restaurant called The Bistro and a lobby […]

News

A New Way to Stay at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun

 nassau bahamas places

Another reason to stay at the Grand Residences By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s not an ordinary bed-and-breakfast. And it’s not an ordinary bed-and-breakfast package. Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, an all-suite luxury resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, has just announced a bed-and-breakfast promotion available for stays now through Dec. 31, 2016. The Premium Bed & […]

News

Why Randy Moss Is Going to Turks and Caicos

 Randy Moss

Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Club is offering guests an exclusive opportunity to mingle with retired NFL legend Randy Moss, and current NFL players Aqib Talib and Vince Wilfork. In conjunction with the Turks and Caicos Islands American Football Academy, the resort is hosting a four-day American football camp July 13-16 for young guests and […]

air france new york guadeloupe

Norwegian Launching New Nonstop Caribbean Flights

 European carrier Norwegian is expanding its service to the French Caribbean. The carrier, which launched major new flights between the Northeast and Martinique and Guadeloupe last year, has announced plans to launch flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guadeloupe later this year. Beginning Dec. 17, Norwegian will operate twice-weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe […]
St Lucia

In St Lucia, the Joy of the Mango

 In St Lucia, it’s all about the mango this summer. Two of St. Lucia’s top luxury resorts, Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, are celebrating the mango throughout the months of June and July. Guests can partake in a variety of mango-themed activities, events and services, featuring educational, culinary and wellness amenities. “With the abundance of […]

Richard Branson's Push to Save Caribbean Sharks

 European carrier Norwegian is expanding its service to the French Caribbean. The carrier, which launched major new flights between the Northeast and Martinique and Guadeloupe last year, has announced plans to launch flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guadeloupe later this year. Beginning Dec. 17, Norwegian will operate twice-weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe […]
Panama Canal

Expanded Panama Canal Officially Opens

 In a game-changing development for the wider Caribbean Basin, the expanded Panama Canal has been officially inaugurated. The first commercial transit of a so-called “Neopanamax” vessel occurred through the expanded canal on Sunday, with a crowd of more than 25,000 attending the inauguration ceremony. “More than 100 years ago, the Panama Canal connected two oceans. […]