The second leg of the Naniki Caribbean Jazz Safari, set for today and tomorrow in Antigua is expected to span long-term benefits.
Jazz musicians as well as the Antigua Tourism Authority have cited many expected returns, lauding organizer Tom Hinds for his innovation in bringing the festival to the region.
In welcoming the Safari to Antigua, after its successful January launch in Barbados, chief executive officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James, said: “The Naniki [Caribbean] Jazz Safari is a great addition to our local events calendar in Antigua and Barbuda and will allow us to showcase the destination as the idyllic backdrop for the smooth rhythms and sultry sounds of jazz.
“This jazz festival will encourage travellers to visit . . . and is a great addition to an island’s events calendar.”
Canadian drummer Archie Alleyne, on the cards for the festival, said: “It is extremely important and gives local musicians the opportunity to perform. Musicians study for years and need to be appreciated and this provides such a forum.”
The artiste is no stranger to Antigua, having performed there in the past.
The Antigua leg of the Naniki Caribbean Jazz Safari will feature, along with Alleyne, Cameron Pierre, Danny Mixon and Derek McKeith at the Dean William Lake Cultural Centre and the Shirley Heights Lookout.
The safari debuted in Barbados on January 17 and will head to St Vincent on its next stop. (NS/PR)
