Bank of Saint Lucia Steady in Support for Jazz in the South 

Just ahead of Sunday’s launch of Jazz in the South, Gold sponsors of the event, Bank of Saint Lucia presented $25,000.00 to organizers, Labowi Promotions on Tuesday. The handover took place at the Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, a new venue that has been added to Jazz in the South along with the traditional Rudy John Beach venue in Laborie. Bank of Saint Lucia is also Gold sponsor of Soufriere Creole Jazz which also kicks off this weekend.

The bank’s Assistant Marketing Manager, Leslie Collymore, said that despite “… these difficult economic times, we continue our commitment with even more passion and purpose than ever before”. He also emphasized the event’s role in developing local musical talent through its master class workshops facilitated by world class musicians. This year’s workshop will be led by Guadeloupean percussionist, Roger Raspail, on Saturday, May 1 in Vieux Fort.

Bank of Saint Lucia appreciates the opportunity to partner again with Labowi Promotions in putting on this high level jazz event that features musicians from Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique and the Ivory Coast. Jazz in the South runs from Sunday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 5th. For details of performances and dates, check www.labowipromotions.net.  

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