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Tuesday 28 May 2024

Aruba enjoyed yet another successful Soul Beach Music Festival

with an amazing set by DJ He is an amazing story teller
Outkast who kept the party and even greater comedian
vibes going and the mood who on friday kept everyone
sky high. Paired with the entertained with not only his
hosting skills by the hilarious jokes but perfect body lan-
(Oranjestad) - This past been an experience curated one of the biggest names Chris Spencer, it set the per- guage that painted every
weekend, in which Memo- in such a fantastic way that in music and comedy, with fect stage for a night full of picture in a way that paired
rial Day is observed, Aruba both visitors and locals alike iconic headliners like Mariah laughter and joy. exactly with the scenarios
had the pleasure to host look forward to it year in and Carey, Boyz II Men, Earth- and jokes being told. He
once again Soul Beach Mu- year out. It is a place where quake and DJ’s like DJ Jazzy The concert continued with weaved every joke together
sic Festival. A weekend full you build new connections, Jeff, DJ Frank Si, DJ Trauma, its opening act by Chase An- seamlessly and for an unfor-
of laughter, joy, good music new friendships, make new DJ Envy, DJ Aktive and DJ thony, a multifaceted actor, gettable night.
and long lasting connections lifelong memories and gain a Outkast. comedian and former col-
made. new home away from home, lege football player. Growing The headliner for this night
with the added bonus of Although many of the tourist up with a childhood many was the one and only Earth-
The Soul Beach Music Festi- great music and a wonder- visiting our island during this would consider challenging, quake, with almost 30 years
val is more than just a mu- ful experience. time can enjoy of an array he used comedy as a way of selling out rooms all over
sic festival, for the past 22 of activities and parties prior out of difficult situations and the United States and the
editions of the festival it has This year’s edition featured to the festival, it consists of a way to make new friends. world under his belt. Born Na-
3 main concerts that take While working his day job thaniel Stroman, he has mas-
place on he started performing at tered his craft as a beloved
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. various comedy clubs and comedian, actor, voice artist
eventually went on to tour and radio personality. He has
Friday kicks off the main con- nationwide as the feature exceeded his own expecta-
certs with a Comedy Night act with legendary come- tions as he continues to thrive
This night was kicked off by dian Sinbad. in the comedy arena, as well
as the success of his critically
acclaimed comedy special
Chappelle’s home Team -
Earthquake: Legendary for
Netflix, which was honored
as the Comedy Special of
the Year for that year by the
New York Times.

Earthquake was a natural on
stage. He made the night
feel as though it was a hang
out session between friends
telling each other stories,
keeping it all relatable and
using experiences that every-
one in the venue could re-
late to and have a laugh to.
It was a genuine exchange
of laughter between him
and the audience, making
the joy a tangible feeling for
everyone present.q