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Tobagonians priced out Jazz Festival

By CECILY ASSON

SCORES of residents in the tiny village of Plymouth, Tobago, chose to remain on the outside for the highly publicised Plymouth Jazz Festival even as thousands of outsiders shuffled their way through the small community and into the village recreation ground to witness performances from top local and international acts.

Last weekend’s three-day festival featured big names like Stevie Wonder, Patti La Belle, P Diddy, Vanessa Williams, Sting and Natalie Cole among many.

Residents brought their chairs

Residents brought their chairs and took in the
show from the outside.


Tobago boy Shurwayne Winchester and Traffik gave hometown fans a treat on Friday night.

With a well-rested throat and showing off his voice range Shurwayne had them calling for more as he delved into hits, soca, reggae, ballad, old and new.

Unlike the visitors, residents said the prices of tickets were way above their heads and not all of them were able to secure complimentary tickets.

As a result, many of the simple country folk grabbed every possible vantage point close to the action.

Whether it was behind the tall wire fence where they held their ground until the show was over, or on top the rooftops, or the back of a vehicle they got a taste of calypso, R&B and jazz.

Some walked with their chairs and made themselves comfortable in front the fence from where they peeked in just getting a small glimpse of the artistes as it showed over the big screen.

Those who couldn’t get room alongside the fence limed on the streets and partied away like thousands on the inside.

Then there were those who stayed behind and busily plied their trade in front their homes attracting the taste buds of Jazz Festival lovers on their way to festival village.

It was the second annual Jazz Festival in Plymouth and bigger names are expected for next year’s.

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