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Suriname, located directly under the sphere of influence of the Amazon, has its own jazz festival since October 2002.
Jazz has been extremely popular in the fifties and sixties in the previous century. Not only in Europe or North America but also in Suriname. A country that boasts a rich culture, which comprises African, Asian and other interesting elements. The immense popularity of Jazz music in Suriname has inspired the founders of the Suriname Jazz Festival to organize this yearly event.
As it is, Suriname is a unique country with a multitude of high graded cultural elements. The organizers of the Suriname Jazz Festival soon realized that the rich Surinamese culture in combination with jazz music would offer a unique musical blend to the world.
The organization believes exists that because of the unique Surinamese ingredients, the visitors and participants will experience an unforgettable delight that will be remembered long afterwards.