Rising Music Sensation Infamus Joins Lineup for the 14th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced that local artist Infamus has joined the line-up of performers for the 14th Annual St Kitts Music Festival, which will take place on island from June 24-26, 2010. Infamus was the first artist signed to participate in the event and has now become the first local artist in history to be sponsored by the island’s tourism ministry.

Born Kervin Benjamin of Cayon, St. Kitts , Infamus started singing at the tender age of 10 but only began to seriously pursue a career in music upon his return in 2009 after spending a few months in the US . Teaming up with Tru Capo productions, he released several singles and music videos, including Coke & Hennessey, 21 Gun Salute (We Miss You) and Feel Like Crying as well as his latest work, Gonna Make It. In less than two weeks, Infamus’ videos received over 4,000 views on popular website YouTube, a first for a local artist in such a short amount of time.

Though new on the music scene, he has already performed alongside top local and international acts such as Jah Cure, Claudette Peters and Wyclef Jean , with fans often cheering loudly and singing along word for word. With the assistance of St. Kitts ‘ Ministry of Tourism, Infamus traveled to Canada on April 29 where he has been recording his first studio album, Life & Times.

Now in its 14th consecutive year, the festival attracts both residents and visitors alike and is known for featuring rising local talent alongside internationally-renowned acts. It features a mix of musical styles on the popular market, including R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Gospel and Contemporary, to name a few.

Past artists have included such prominent acts as John Legend, T-Pain, Michael Bolton, KC & the Sunshine Band, Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, Billy Ocean, Sean Paul, Boyz II Men, King Konris, Stephen Marley, Regina Belle, Maxi Priest, Biggie Irie and Lord Nelson. Performers previously announced in this year’s line-up include Tito Jackson , Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds , Ky-mani Marley and Third World . Tickets to the 14th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival are US $40 per person, per night.