Grammy award winning singer is key act at Music Fest

Popular entertainer and Grammy Award Winning singer songwriter, Regina Belle, has been named as one of the top headline acts at the 13th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, to be held on the island from June 25-27 2009.

Best known for the Disney hit, “A Whole New World” with Peabo Bryson, which was part of the soundtrack from the Disney movie ‘Aladdin’ and earned her a Grammy Award, Regina Belle has been delighting fans with her voice since her 1987 debut album “All By Myself”. Her hit singles also include such recognised songs as “Please Be Mine,” “Show Me the Way,” “Dream in Colour,” “Ooh Boy” and the 1991 duet with superstar Johnny Mathis entitled, “Better Together.”

She has appeared in concert with many other top performers including Ray Charles, Boney James, Paul Taylor and Al Jarreau and has performed in the White House for a former President and First Lady. Born in Englewood, NJ and first attracting attention as a child singing in a local Baptist church, Regina Belle’s most recent release is her debut gospel album “Love Forever Shines” in 2008, a tribute to her musical beginnings.

Originally known as the "The Shak Shak Festival", the St. Kitts Music Festival held at the world class Warner Park Stadium in the capital, Basseterre brings together a mix of musical styles for all ages in a family friendly festival ambience. 

The St. Kitts Music Festival has featured some of the greatest artists in the music industry with musical styles including R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Gospel and Contemporary music. Legendary performances have included such prominent acts as John Legend, Michael Bolton, Mario, Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Ashanti, Shaggy, Eve, Bobby Caldwell, DMX, Hugh Masekala, Xtatik, the Temptations, Chaka Khan, Maxi Priest, Ronald “Boo” Hinkson and Busta Rhymes.

Jetlife  is offering 7 and 14 night packages travelling to St. Kitts for the Music Festival as follows: Seven nights ‘room-only’ at the Timothy Beach Hotel, based on 2 sharing from £1614 = £807pp, departing London (Gatwick) on BA on 20th June 2009 ;  14 nights ‘room only’ departing 20th June 2009, at Timothy Beach, based on 2 sharing will cost from £2014 = 1007pp.   For further information visit  www.jetlife.co.uk

British Airways Holidays is offering 7 and 14 night packages travelling to St. Kitts for the Music Festival as follows: § Seven night’s accommodation only, based on two adults sharing a standard garden view room at the five-star St. Kitts Marriott, travelling 20th June – from £682 pp.
§ 14 nights, accommodation only, based on two adults sharing a standard room at the 3* Ocean Terrace Inn, travelling 20th June – from £1048 pp.

Price is per person based on two adults sharing and includes return British Airways Economy flights from London Gatwick to St Kitts, accommodation on board basis stated, return transfers in resort, all pre-payable taxes, fees, charges and security and fuel surcharges correct as of 10/03/09. Prices are subject to availability. 

Located in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, St. Kitts offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history. The island’s variety of tourism attractions include hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the scenic railway that connects the island’s sugar plantations, touring Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean, and the more traditional vacation pastimes such as watersports, golf, shopping, tennis, gourmet dining, gaming at one of St. Kitts’ two casinos or simply relaxing on one of the island’s sandy beaches. Guests can select from accommodations ranging from intimate plantation inns to larger hotels or resorts. 

Tickets to the 13th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival will be available for purchase at www.stkittsmusicfestival.com.