Buju Banton returns to Trinidad and Tobago on April 20, this time as part of the Rhythm and Soul Festival in what is being touted as the biggest concert Tobago has ever experienced.

Already a hub of Easter weekend excitement annually, The Tobago Festival Commission has taken a new approach to delivering more to the benefit of the island’s people and those who will visit for the long weekend.

“Buju Banton, Gramps Morgan and Wayne Wonder, together with other artistes of that calibre, will be the icing on the cake, on Easter Sunday. Before they bring down the curtains, we’ve aligned a slate of top-tier entertainers who’ll deliver unparalleled showmanship and, not to mention, music that bridges generational gaps and fills voids,” said one representative for the festival commission.

One month ahead of the festival, plans are underway to welcome the biggest names in reggae music to the island, with anticipation heightened among many on the ground in Tobago.

“Buju Banton remains an undeniable force in music. His energy is unlike that of any other reggae entertainer and we’re very happy to be hosting him this Easter,” said the organiser.

On Holy Thursday, April 17, Sinach, an internationally recognised gospel singer, graces Tobago’s shores. The Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader became the first singer-songwriter to top the Billboard Christian Songwriter’s charts for 12 consecutive weeks. Nine studio albums to her credit, she stands strongly enveloped in a catalogue of hits which include,
Way Maker, He Did It Again, This is My Season, and I Know Who I Am.

Together with the incomparable Tobagonian singers, Positive and Blessed Messenger, and award-winning Guyanese singer/songwriter/producer Samuel Medas, the Easter weekend will ultimately be blessed with ‘Melodies from Heaven’ — an invitation to all of Trinidad and Tobago to join in what is believed can be a transformative experience.

The Bucco Seafood Jazz experience adds to the appeal of the weekend thrill on Saturday, April 19 with international artistes Jon Secada and Brian McKnight billed to perform, along with the incredibly talented, and youthfully dynamic Mical Teja.

“This weekend is about revisiting the elements of music, food, and overall destination satisfaction. As a tourism product, Tobago stands strong in the Caribbean region, however, we understand the need to increase and accelerate our deliverables, as to entice global destination seekers,” explained the organiser, adding, “For our people here on the island, it’s more than just entertainment; it’s employment, it’s independence, it’s developing something from scratch that we can be proud to produce annually.”

Last summer, Buju Banton performed at several sold-out concerts in the United States. He is billed to take reggae music to Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood for the first time ever on June 7.

“To say that we are bringing our Caribbean brother back to the region for a spectacular performance, just before he headlines that major Las Vegas show, is heart-warming. Tobago is a destination of surprises and as we look toward the horizon in the aftermath of this festival and all that will come after that, we are prepared to stand strong with our people and make the best of what we have here,” said the spokesperson.