Damian Marley, Burt Bacharach to Headline Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 1st, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the region’s hottest music festivals is returning for its eighth year.

The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is set for Aug. 30-Sept. 1, with headliners including Damian Marley, Burt Bacharach, Farruko, Patti LaBelle and KC and the Sunshine Band, among others.

Marley, the youngest son of Bob Marley, won his third consecutive Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album this year.

Bacharch, one of the world’s most legendary composers, is making his first appearance at the festival.

Past performers at the popular festival have ranged from Alicia Keys to Stevie Wonder.

For more info, visit the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival.

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