Reggaeton singer Romain Virgo will light up the 2017 WCMF in the Dominican Republic

Press release

August 31, 2017 at 4:18 PM

Reggae singer Romain Virgo.

Roseau, Dominica (TDN)
– Jamaican reggae singer Romain Virgo will be rocking the stage at the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) performing his beloved rock and roots reggae music at Festival City, Windsor Park Stadium, Roseau, Dominica at midnight on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The former Digicel Rising Star winner will be making his debut on the biggest stage in Creole music in the world and is preparing to perform many of his hits with his smooth voice and unique performance style. With three albums and a string of hits to date, the VP Record and chart-topping artist is sure to please every fan and festival-goer. His covers and other hits include Adel’s “Don’t You Remember Me,” the hit song “Cry Tears for You,” “Soul Provider,” “Taking You Home,” “Mi Caan Sleep” and many more. A natural singer, Roman Virgo is an innovative and dynamic singer who has brought love and smooth beats to the reggae music scene in the Caribbean and around the world over the past decade. His cover of Sam Smith’s hit song “Stay With Me” has made him one of the most versatile singers in the Caribbean, and his cover version is particularly popular in the Caribbean. He follows in the footsteps of singers such as Sanchez who have made their names by covering international hits, and their smooth and beautiful voices have earned them huge global appeal. Fans of Lovers Rock Reggae can expect to be mesmerized by his charm, smoothness and authentic style as he prepares to land on the Isla Natura for the performance of a lifetime. The 20th World Creole Festival of the Dominican Republic will be held from October 27 to 29, 2017 at the Windsor Park Stadium in Roseau, Dominica. A line-up of top local, regional and international acts covering all aspects of Creole music, from the dynamic Bouyon to the sweet and dynamic Soca and Calypso, Reggae, Afro-Funk, Haitian Kompas to the dynamic Cadence-lypso and Zouk, awaits patrons. This year’s exciting line-up includes Machel Montano, Kalash, Mavado, Yemi Alade, Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons, Sweet Micky, Kai, Etana, Romain Virgo, Klass, Marcé & Tumpak, Asa Bantan, Triple Kay International, Mizik à Nou All Stars, Breve, Swingin’ Stars and Zouk All Stars, including Jean Marc Ferdinand, Orlane, Francky Vincent and Stéphane Ravor.

Official sponsors of this year’s World Creole Music Festival include: Caribbean Radio Network, Caribbean Media Inc., DBS Radio, DEPEX, Digicel, Dominican News Online, Kairi FM, LIAT, PJD2, Q95FM, The Wave, TicketPal Caribbean, Trend Media (LOOP), Variety Radio and Vibes Radio/DA Vibes.