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Tobago Festivals Ltd CEO Kern Cowan has defended the organisation hiring American R&B singer Brian McKnight to perform at the Tobago Rhythm & Soul Festival Buccoo Seafood and Jazz event on April 19.

Tobago Festivals announced McKnight, 55, to the cast in a Facebook post on February 24. McKnight peaked in the early 2000s with hits such as Back At One and

The Tobago Rhythm & Soul Festival, set for April 17-20, will kick-off Easter activities on the island. The Fusion Night, featuring reggae icon Buju Banton on April 20, will bring the curtains down on the festival.