Posted by Adam

Friday May 8, 2009

Amy Winehouse has spoken out to thank the people of St Lucia — just hours before she performs her comeback gig on the Caribbean island.

The Rehab hitmaker, 25, is set play the St Lucia jazz festival over the weekend.

“It is an honor to play the St Lucia jazz festival this year,” Amy said.

“Since I first came to the island, I have been greeted with nothing but kindness and friendship, as well as incredible music and the most beautiful of settings.

“I have made friends for life and have been inspired by my surroundings.

“The laid-back lifestyle definitely suits me, it’s a home from home with great beaches.

“It also is an honor for me to appear on the same bill as great singers such as Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle as well great jazz musicians like Monty Alexander and George Duke.”

Speaking about her recording plans, Amy added, “I’m very happy to say that I am recording in St Lucia, so I’ll be here a while, soaking up the atmosphere and the sounds.”

The singer also said that performing was a way of saying thank you “to an island and people that have been so welcoming to me”.

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