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Thursday 23 May 2019
Soul Beach Music Festival launches Epic Concerts by Superstars

ORANJESTAD — It’s a golden time ence and larger than life hospital-
of day when music lovers come ity. Like no other place on earth,
out to play at The 19th Annual Soul Aruba is a natural oasis for timeless
Beach Music Festival Hosted by beginnings and endless happiness
Aruba featuring cosmic propor- at the same time showcasing a
tions of soulful sun with lit perfor- coastal mindset of latitude by of-
mances by John Legend, Charlie fering the perfect mix to play, re-
Wilson, Ella Mai, H.E.R., the come- lax and soar. Travelers will appreci-
dic brilliance of Deon Cole and ate the exquisite dining, pamper-
Aida Rodriguez delivering serious ing spas, sophisticated shopping,
star power to the stage Memorial expansive adventure, ultra-chic
Day weekend, May 22-27, 2019. nightlife, and the stunning beauty
of Aruba’s cosmopolitan swagger. into the night with exclusive music ish , Grownish, and Angie Tribeca.
Friday: May 24, COMEDY: DEON Basking in the trifecta of a visually by a host of iconic faces featuring He also had roles in All About the
COLE, Aida Rodriguez, Host - Rudy breathtaking atmosphere and a DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Kid Capri, DJ Envy, Washingtons, Barbershop, and
Rush three-in-one experience featuring DJ Frank Ski, DJ E-Clazz, DJ Diablo, Barbershop: The Next Cut, and has
Saturday: May 25, MUSIC: CHARLIE live music performances, come- DJ Mars and DJ Outkast producing performed stand up on Comedy
WILSON, H.E.R., Host - Doug E. Fresh dy shows and beach parties, the paradisiac beats as rockin’ as the Central and Netflix. He’s bring-
Sunday: May 26, MUSIC: JOHN Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted talent on the main stage. Surf the ing the laughs to the Soul Beach
LEGEND, Ella Mai, Host - Doug E. by Aruba, previously named #4 airwaves and get into the groove audience this year at #SBMF19!!
Fresh by USA Today readers’ choice at Renaissance Aruba Resort & It’s @DeonCole !!! #comedy
“10 Best Caribbean Celebrations” Casino – Poolside with Rudy Rush #aruba#musicfestival
"We are thrilled to welcome visitors and #1 “Caribbean Summer Festi- Hour live radio broadcast - Smooth
and locals to The Soul Beach Music val” by Jetsetter Magazine, boasts 105.7 Dallas. Aida Rodriguez - It’s funny lady,
Festival on the One Happy Island a truly unique and unforgettable It gets even better. Make your own actress, producer, and writer @
for the 19th edition,” said Ronella event. Thousands of festival goers schedule while in Aruba by down- funnyaida representing for the
Tjin Asjoe-Croes, CEO of Aruba are amped up and ready for Aru- loading the Soul Beach Music Fes- #womenofcomedy and coming
Tourism Authority (ATA). “Bringing ba’s ultra-chic paradise and music tival App on Android or iTunes. You to the #soulbeachmusicfestival
top musical artists and comedians overload in the most amazing way can co-ordinate with your friends stage.
together during the next five days possible. on festival happenings and view
is exciting as they will also get to a map of the island hot spots and Saturday: May 25, MUSIC: CHARLIE
discover Aruba’s culture and pris- "We are super excited for this year’s hotels. Get the up to minute details WILSON, H.E.R., Host - Doug E. Fresh
tine beaches.” edition of Soul Beach. Social Me- on the day parties, concert tickets, The National Museum of African
dia has been buzzing about this partner and sponsor offerings and American Music, (Nashville) hon-
Take your destination to the next combination of artists, and travel- much more! ored Mr. Charlie Wilson with their
level with Aruba’s intimate ambi- ers are coming early and staying Android: Soul Beach Music Festival Rhapsody & Rhythm Award at their
late. We have to thank Aruba Productions Legends Celebration. Coinciding
and all of our partners for making iPhone: Soul Beach Music Festival with the release of his album, In It
this year’s celebration the perfect Productions To Win It, Wilson’s national U.S. tour
setting for a lifetime of memories. sold out arenas around the coun-
Can’t wait to see you and the Soul Friday: May 24, COMEDY: DEON try. As a tribute to his 23 years of
Beach Fam in Aruba,” said Mark COLE, Aida Rodriguez, Host - Rudy sobriety, helping homeless addicts
Adkins, Executive Producer of Soul Rush and educating the African Ameri-
Beach Festival Productions. Deon Cole - He first got into com- can community about prostate
Ready, Set, Glow and splash into edy when a friend bet him $50 cancer, Wilson was honored at
low-key cool day parties pumping that he would not get up on stage the 2018 NAACP Image Awards
up the sounds beachside with a one night in Chicago. His career with the first ever Music Makes A
complimentary extra dose of H2O has taken off ever since. He’s a Difference Award. Brace your-
and Aruba’s sunshine. Soul Beach writer on Conan and countless self for Charlie last name Wilson’s
Music Festival Hosted by Aruba other programs, including sitcoms sensational performance. #Char-
takes it to the beach and beyond and TV specials. Most recently, lieWilson #Aruba #SBMF19
evoking nostalgic after notes sure this writer, actor, and comedian is
to get the adrenaline pumping best known for his roles on Black- Continued on Page 15