Beautiful Jazz inside Beautiful Tobago Scarborough, Tobago: April 25th 2008 Source: newsday.co.tt THE PICTURESQUE fishing village of Plymouth, Tobago, will transform into what Forbes Traveler has described as "one of the world's coolest music festivals" this weekend. For three glorious days, jet setters, international partygoers and music lovers from around the world will descend upon the island to revel in the melodious sounds of root music, covering the genres of soul, funk, blues, reggae and jazz. The Plymouth Jazz Festival has thrilled audiences for three consecutive years with powerhouse performances by music's finest entertainers at the Fort James/Plymouth Recreational Field. Barrett LaRoda, CEO of the LaRoda Group will once again produce the event in conjunction with executive producer, Anthony Maharaj, CEO of Music Radio 97, Ebony 104, Radio 90.5 and ieTV Channel 1. The fourth annual celebration, sponsored by CL Financial, parent company of Angostura1919, Clico and CIB, boasts legendary icons Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart and Shakira as headliners. Smokey Robinson, Peabo Bryson, James Ingram, En Vogue, and Steel Pulse are also scheduled to partake in the festivities. Ricky Minor will serve as musical producer. LaRoda has worked tirelessly for several years to position the Plymouth Jazz Festival Tobago as the cr¸me de la cr¸me of music festivals, diligently collaborating with the Tobago House of Assembly. Past festivals have successfully paved the way having hosted Stevie Wonder, Sting, Sir Elton John, Sean Puffy Combs, Gladys Knight, Earth, Wind & Fire, Mary J Blige, Natalie Cole, Babyface and LL Cool J to name a few. "We have worked tirelessly in taking this year's festival to the next level," said CL Financial's chairman, Lawrence Duprey. "Our primary goal has always been to brand the island as the tourism capital of the Caribbean." "The island's white sand beaches are the perfect backdrop for three days of unforgettable entertainment," adds LaRoda. "It is the most unbelievable experience. The concerts just keep getting bigger and better. We are already planning for our fifth anniversary celebration and it is going to be simply mind blowing!" The Pymouth Jazz Festival Tobago is marketed throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and the Caribbean. This weekend's line-up is as follows TODAY Showtime - 7 pm James Ingram, Peabo Bryson, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson TOMORROW Showtime - 6pm Steel Pulse, En Vogue, Shakira SUNDAY Showtime - 5 pm Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart.

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