Reggae dancehall star Sean Paul created quite a stir when he blanked fans and media personnel upon his arrival at the Crown Point Airport in Tobago yesterday to perform at the Plymouth Jazz Festival 2007.
A man identified as his manager, Steve, also stated "We do not care about Trinidad", while Sean made a beeline to the Prado SUV waiting for him.The event was the only sour note on a beautiful Friday morning in the sister isle, that saw hundreds of Trinidadian music lovers begin to arrive by sea and air for this weekend's Plymouth Jazz Festival at the Plymouth Recreation Park in Plymouth.
An all-star women's cast, including Trinidad-born Heather Headley, R&B divas Gladys Knight and Diana Ross and Mary J Blige will perform at the Plymouth ground today.
Meanwhile, British pop legend Sir Elton John, the centre of much controversy in Tobago because of his homosexual preference, is expected to arrive tomorrow.
Despite protests from clergymen on the island, Sir Elton will perform alongside legendary US-funk Earth Wind & Fire and veteran R&B crooner Al Green, both of whom are also expected tomorrow.
Soca music will also have its say at the festival, as both Destra Garcia and Machel Montano are scheduled to appear today and tomorrow, respectively.
Click here for the review of LL Cool J and Sean Paul at the Plymouth Jazz Festival 2007.
