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U.S. Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival returns with renowned pianist Chucho Valdés
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism has announced the second installment of the US Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival, headlined by multi-Grammy Award winning Chucho Valdés and special guests Terence Blanchard and Joe Lovano.

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism has announced the second installment of the US Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival, headlined by multi-Grammy Award winning Chucho Valdés and special guests Terence Blanchard and Joe Lovano.
US Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival concert
The concert will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Frederiksted Promenade (Verne I. Richards Memorial Park) on St. Croix. It will be open to the public free of charge and will also feature locally owned food, beverage, and memorabilia vendor booths.
Performances
In addition to Chucho Valdes, Terrence Blanchard, and Joe Lovano, the festival will feature performances from the V.I. Jazz Collective, under the direction of Grammy Award winner Dion Parson, and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa.
The concert’s first iteration featured Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves, was heralded as one of the premier jazz concerts in the Lesser Antilles, integrating traditional jazz acts with local Caribbean musicians.
The territory continues to grow as an entertainment destination, with the goal of attracting a global audience of music lovers to experience performances by renowned musicians and leading local acts. Within this series alone, more than five Grammy Award-winning musical powerhouses will take the stage – along with dynamic V.I. musicians that highlight the caliber of talent within the community.
The third installment of the USVI Caribbean Music Festival will take place on May 27, 2023, featuring the Steel Pan Ensemble under the direction of St. John-native Victor Provost, an award-winning steel pannist, composer, and bandleader.
Tickets for US Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival
The US Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival is presented by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism with additional support from sponsors including, the V.I. Lottery.
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival please visit www.usvifestivals.vi or www.caribbeanmusicheritage.org.
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