Admiral T, Chire LaKay to Headline Dominica Music Festival

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 29th, 2022

French Caribbean stars Admiral T and Chire LaKay are among those headlining this year’s World Creole Music Festival in Dominica.

The event, which is being held for the first time since the pandemic, will run from Oct. 28-30 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Dominica’s capital, Roseau.

It features a mix of regional genres from kompa and dancehall to zouk and reggae.

The two stars will be joined by Christopher Martin, Sizzla, Dexta Daps and local Dominican acts including Signal Band, ColtonT and Extasy Band.

For more, visit the World Creole Music Festival.

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