Jazz and World Music Festivals in The Caribbean - June 2025

 

The Caribbean is a vibrant tapestry of culture, music, and celebration, and 2025 is set to be a year filled with incredible jazz and music festivals that highlight the region's rich traditions and diverse sounds. From the soulful roots of Jamaica's Rebel Salute to the pulsating rhythms of deep house in St. Lucia's ZEMI Festival, the wonderful jazz festivals, including regional and international stars, each event offers a unique experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the heart and soul of the Caribbean. Whether you're drawn to the electrifying energy of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival or the laid-back, intimate vibe of the Virgin Islands Jam Fest, there's something for every music lover to enjoy. As you plan your 2025 festival calendar, get ready to explore stunning island destinations, dance to the beats of world-renowned artists, and create unforgettable memories in paradise.

Jamaica Ocho Rios Jazz Festival

The Ocho Rios Jazz Fest. has become a leading event for promoting and showcasing distinguished intl., Jamaican, and Caribbean Jazz musicians/artists. It's dedicated to the promotion and preservation of "Classical Black Music and America's First Art Form".

ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL

The festival was originally called the Shak Shak Festival and was first held in 1996. The festival is held annually in June on the Caribbean islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. Originally conceptualized as a jazz festival St. Kitts has evolved into all Caribbean region genres, blending them all into a "potpourri of musical delights". The festival is credited as the most diversified show in the Caribbean and has hosted an impressive lineup of musicians.

REPUBLICA DOMINICANA / CABARETE JAZZ FESTIVAL

This June 20th and 21st, the sea, the breeze and the palm trees of Cabarete will witness the Cabarete Jazz Festival 2025, an unprecedented musical experience that will bring together great exponents of jazz, Caribbean fusion and contemporary Latin music in an unparalleled setting

Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D'Rivera

NASSAU, BAHAMAS / SONORITY JAZZ FEST

june 30

Viva The Latin Jazz!!

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Note: The bestselling book "The Bible of Latin Jazz" by writer, musicologist, educator, and radio host Luis Raul Montell is available on Amazon.