Tobago to host two music festivals in April
February 22nd, 2008, 10:35 pm Hobby Shops
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago: The %26ldquo;clean, green and serene%26rdquo; island of Tobago, which boasts lush rainforests, friendly locals and never-ending beaches, is scheduled to host two of the liveliest music fests in the Caribbean - The Plymouth Jazz Festival and Pan Jazz %26ldquo;in de Yard%26rdquo; 2008. The Plymouth Jazz Festival in Tobago has thrilled audiences for three consecutive years with powerhouse performances by music%26rsquo;s finest entertainers and will tantalise music lovers April 25 - 27, 2008. This year, Whitney Houston, Shakira, Rod Stewart and other local and international artists are scheduled to bring down the house with live performances that are sure to have fans dancing in the aisles. On Friday, April 25, things heat up as Smokey Robinson is set to hit the stage. Peabo Bryson, James Ingram and legendary Diana Ross will also have crowds grooving during Friday%26rsquo;s line-up. On Saturday, April 26, fans can sway to the sounds of Latin star, Shakira, along with En Vogue and roots reggae musical band, Steel Pulse. Ending the festivities with a big-bang is none other than Grammy Award-winning R%26amp;B diva, Whitney Houston and adult contemporary icon Rod Stewart.Pantrinbago, a cultural organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the steel pan invented in Trinidad, presents the 2nd Annual Pan Jazz %26lsquo;in de Yard%26rsquo; 2008%26rsquo;. The Festival will take place at the Royal Bank of Trinidad %26amp; Tobago (RBTT) Redemption Sound Setters yard in Bethel on Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday April 24, 2008. Pantrinbago has put together a lineup of high quality talent from the local and regional scene including, Liam Teague, Robbie Greenidge, Anise Hadeed, Tony (Pan Jumbie) Williams, Clive Zander, the Kariwak Players, Ken (Professor) Philmore, Duvonne Stewart and many more. The Tobago House of Assembly is a silver sponsor of this year%26rsquo;s event and plans to have a strong presence throughout the festival. The Pan Jazz Festival unites the country%26rsquo;s leading pan players with international jazz stars and hopes to bring the distinctive sounds of pan and calypso back to its birthplace of Trinidad %26amp; Tobago.
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