Dominica’s Jazz ‘N Creole delights music lovers

Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) said on Friday that the curtains closed April 30 with another successful staging of Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole.

With a tropical ambiance following the “rainforest fantasy” theme, the 12th edition of the event attracted about 1,800 patrons, based on preliminary reports, DDA said.

“An attractive lineup catered well to a mixed audience of music lovers through the sounds of Black Violin, Island Jazz Collective, Swingin Stars, Phyllisia Ross, Octeto Kanaima and Signal Band,” it said. “This year’s Jazz ‘n Creole ensured that its patrons’ exquisite palettes were fulfilled through ample cuisine options, provided mainly by food vendors of the northern communities.

“For the second year, the fashion of local designers was highlighted through the Fashion Show,” it added. “Models sported various styles of Dominica’s local Creole wear, international designs, and ‘rainforesty fantasy’ fashion. Boutik Domnik offered a wide range of local artisan products, such as crafts, health and wellness products and home décor.”

Additionally, DDA said musical entertainment was provided to patrons while waiting for shuttles and between the main stage performances, providing a new element to showcase local and upcoming artistry.

DDA said patrons particularly enjoyed taking and sharing photos at the rainforest-fantasy-themed backdrop frame located in the shuttle drop-off area.

It said the well-supervised Kids Zone provided a host of family-friendly activities, including face painting, basketball hoops and DIY jewelry beading.

“For those who preferred to unwind while viewing the festival, the Chill Zone created a relaxing atmosphere with numerous benches and a large screen monitor, which carried the event live, ensuring nothing was missed,” DDA said.

Growing in popularity since its inception in 2010, plans are currently underway to provide an even better experience for patrons at next year’s festival, DDA said.

Jazz ‘n Creole was presented by the Dominica Government through the Ministry of Tourism and DDA.

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