Beenie Man Set to Return to St. Kitts

Dancehall King joins Tessanne Chin on 2014 St. Kitts Music Festival **

BASSETERRE (12th March, 2014): Grammy-winning recording artist Beenie Man, will perform at the 18th annual St Kitts Music Festival, Thursday, June 26 to Saturday, June 28, 2014.

One of Beenie Man’s biggest local fans, St. Kitts Minister of Tourism & International Transport, Senator Ricky Skerritt, said he is expecting a great performance from the star.

“I expect that Beenie Man will do what he has done every time he has performed in St. Kitts in the past – electrify the crowd and make an indelible mark on the event,” Senator Skerritt said.

Beenie Man has dominated the dancehall scene since his number one hits “Who Am I” and “Romie.” Today, the musician from the heartland of Jamaica continues to be one of Dancehall’s most successful artist, and has done many collaborations with international hits such as “Feel It Boy” with Janet Jackson and “Girls Dem Sugar” with Mya.

Throughout the three-night event, attendees will enjoy main stage performances, authentic West Indian culinary delights and cultural and folkloric performances.

The St. Kitts Music Festival features a wide range of musical styles on the popular market, including R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Gospel and Contemporary music. Past artists have included such prominent acts as John Legend, Lionel Richie, T-Pain, Michael Bolton, K.C. and the Sunshine Band.