Caribbean superstars Shaggy, Patrice Roberts, Sizzla Kalonji, Kes, and Machel Montano will headline and kick off the 72nd St. Thoms Carnival Village, the V.I. Tourism Department and Division of Festivals announced.
The six-night free Village concerts begin on Monday, April 29, according to the press release.
“The anticipation around this year’s St. Thomas Carnival is at an all-time high, and the Village night performers reflect the continued influence and growth of our territory’s three carnivals,” said Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.
Adam O, Rudy Live, Temisha, Karnage, Blind Earz, VIO International, and Spectrum Band are among the performers who will take center stage to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands, the press release stated.
“Every year, our goal is to pay homage to the vast Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture that is at the cornerstone of these annual celebrations for natives and visitors alike,” added Division of Festivals Director Ian Turnbull.
Haitian kompa band VAYB and Dominican salsa orchestra Chiquito Team Band will provide a cross-cultural immersion of sound, highlighting the diverse musical interests of Virgin Islands residents. Rounding out the village are a few first-time performers in the territory, including TeeJay, Jada Kingdom, and Kollision Band, and returning favorites Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah, and Grandmasters, the release stated.
This year, the Division of Festivals will host its first Kids Night Out, with activities including the Toddlers Derby, Best Dressed Doll, and performances by TMK and OTB, it stated.
For up-to-date information about the 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival, visit the Division of Festivals on Instagram.
