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Saturday 27 May 2023

Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba; Good Vibes Only!
Live Music by Jill Scott, Lucky Daye and NBO

Oranjestad - Set your sights on high- Authority for all these years of com-
er ground and indulge in harmoni- mitment which has grown the festi-
ous vibrations at the Soul Beach Mu- val to attract over 7000 tourists for
sic Festival Hosted by Aruba. this Memorial Day Weekend. Get
ready to ride the wave and enjoy
Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 a week while creating a lifetime of
– 29, 2023, the stars appear cen- memories.”
ter stage for nightly shows display-
ing high-volume performances by Chris Spencer
chart-topping talent, including The With a career spanning over 30
Roots, Jill Scott, Lucky Daye, Antho- beckoned to experience an epicu- years, actor, comedian, writer, pro-
ny Hamilton, Deon Cole & Tiffany rean affair of culinary indulgences ducer and director, Chris Spencer is NBO
Haddish. Soul Beach Music Festival along with pristine art displays, a truly at the top of the entertainment NBO is a famous group that put
Hosted by Aruba brings a tour de national park, and expansive ac- game. He is co-creator of BET’s hit show on the roads and on stage
force line-up of unwavering excel- commodations showcasing hotels faux reality show Real Husbands of with Caiso and Soca music and
lence, singers/musicians/comedi- and villas reminiscent of intimate Hollywood and has also been head whether they perform with a group
ans/entertainers, sure to quench secluded retreats. A premium shop- writer for countless shows such as of 500 plus dancers or on a stage
the soul of festival attendees from ping district transports fashion lovers the Emmys, SNL, and ABC Family’s with 10 dancers it will be guaran-
all over the world in Aruba’s para- into infinite odyssey surrounded by Grownish, just to name a few. He re- teed a show where nobody can sit
dise. cool yacht sensations. Get ready to cently directed his first feature, Back and watch. Your body will move on
give free rein to the extraordinary at on the Strip, starring Tiffany Haddish their hot rhythm.
May 27th Saturday Music Concert: Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by and Wesley Snipes.
The Roots and Anthony Hamilton Aruba. This Memorial Day weekend, Join the Soul Beach Music Festi-
May 28th Sunday Music Concert: Jill Aruba is the place to see and be Jill Scott val community: follow us on Twitter
Scott and Lucky Daye seen! Jill Scott is a three-time Grammy and Instagram @SoulBeachMusic
award-winning singer-songwriter and become a fan of the 2023 Soul
“The Soul Beach Music Festival is a “We are thrilled to kick off our 21st and New York Time’s best-selling Beach Music Festival on Facebook.
one-of-a-kind entertainment experi- edition of the Soul Beach Music Fes- poet. With a career spanning over Get real time features on the day
ence that electrifies our One happy tival Hosted by Aruba with such a two decades, Jilly from Philly has parties, concert tickets, partner and
island. We are honored to be host- star-studded line up, Mark Adkins, graced the music scene with a sponsor offerings by downloading
ing the 21st anniversary of the larg- CEO & Executive Producer of Soul voice that carries depth and pre- the Soul Beach Music Festival App
est music festival in the Caribbean” Beach Festival Productions. “Festi- cision. Her incomparable melodic on GooglePlay and AppleStore.
said Ronella Croes, CEO of Aruba valgoers have been buzzing with style has given us tried and true R&B
Tourism Authority. “The festival con- excitement on social and have classics such as: A Long Walk, The The 2023 Soul Beach Music Festival
tinues to bring top international art- started arriving early this year on Way, Golden and So In Love (ft. An- is sponsored by Aruba Tourism Au-
ists and performers to the island, the beautiful island of Aruba. We thony Hamilton), just to name a few. thority; additional sponsors include
and we can’t wait for locals and give thanks to all our partners but a JetBlue, AHATA, ALL BLK.tv, Renais-
travelers to experience the magic special salute to the Aruba Tourism Lucky Daye sance Wind Creek Aruba Resort,
of Soul Beach.” Since the release of his 2019 debut Divi Resorts, Eagle Aruba Resort &
album Painted, Lucky Daye has Casino, Hilton Aruba Caribbean
Dive into destination dreams in been elevating the modern-day Resort & Casino, Embassy Suites by
Aruba’s oasis and explore the most R&B game: offering a classic soul Hilton Aruba Resort, Courtyard by
welcoming adventure replete with sound with his own, unique stylistic Marriot, La Cabana Beach Resort
outdoor attractions primed for the twist. An undeniable and exciting & Casino, Aruba Airport Authority,
ultimate encounter with nature. A talent, both as a vocalist and song- Setar, Kini Kini Tours, Surinam Air-
true cosmopolitan getaway inter- writer, Daye has already amassed ways, JetAir, Heineken, Casamigos
twined in authentic Caribbean cul- an impressive catalog of work in- Tequila, Johnny Walker Whiskey, Ci-
ture; Aruba offers an array of idyllic cluding his 2021 Grammy award roc Vodka, Captain Morgan Rum,
beachside restaurants with seating winning EP Table For Two. His sopho- Hennessy, Hpnotiq, Moet, Fun Miles,
at the water’s edge to serene cof- more album, Cadydrip, received Aruba Ports Authority, Budget, Ami-
fee shops serving up boastful brews, critical acclaim and debuted at go Rent-a-Car, GMax Car Rental,
but there is so much more to explore #5 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums Sunset Car Rental, Royal Car Rent-
beyond the shorelines. Travelers are chart. al, Drive 4 Cheap Car Rental and
Smart Rent.q