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CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
The traditional sounds of Curaçao can still be heard in today’s
contemporary music scene. While you’ll find plenty of local artists
performing in bars and on beaches, others are becoming world famous.
Mezzo-soprano Tania Kross received an Edison Award from the Dutch
music industry. Izaline Calister is a singer-songwriter who masterfully mixes
traditional music with jazz. The romantic sound of Wim Statius Muller has
earned him the nickname ‘Chopin of Curaçao’. And Randal Corsen, the
Dutch-Curaçaoan pianist and composer, is another Edison Award winner.
You can find all of them performing from time to time at venues like the
Avila Hotel, Landhuis Brakkeput Mei Mei or during the annual Curaçao
North Sea Jazz Festival, which attracts music lovers from all around the
world.

“ The local listings guide is called K-Pasa. Check it out for the latest
info and gigs. Or download the Curaçao app for all your island info,
including event listings.
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CURAÇAO NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Each summer, a local edition of Holland’s renowned North Sea Jazz
Festival takes place on Curaçao, to the delight of locals and visitors alike.
Three days full of music spotlight local and international artists. Previous
years have seen the likes of Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, Sergio Mendes,
John Legend, Bruno Mars, Ruben Blades, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Usher
and Enrique Iglesias. Who’s playing this year? Check their website for the
latest listings.
www.curacaonorthseajazz.com