17/08/2011 | C. Martin
A Caribbean island will be celebrating with some local music festivals later this year.
Britons planning to take luxury holidays to the Caribbean in September and October can enjoy some of Aruba's colourful and entertaining cultural events, which are recognised by tourists from all over the world.
Aruba is hosting the fifth annual Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival that will be held at Cas di Cultura on October 7 and 8.
Featuring local and international jazz musicians, the festival will present various bands and artists.
The artists performing for this year's event include Angie Stone, Candy Dulfer, Richard Bona, Raul Midon and Eddie Palmieri.
Other artistic elements included in the event are dance, poetry, paintings, drawings, art and more. Food lovers attending the music festival can also enjoy various items that will be available at the food court.
A new event called the Aruba Music Explosion festival will be held in the island from September 22 to 24.
Performers include Grammy Awards winner Michael Bolton and 1980s rock band Air Supply.
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