Junior Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith on Sept. 15 extended condolences on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands following the death of Jeavon Sasso, a singer, songwriter and recording artist with ties to both the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
“Sasso, as he was affectionately called, was a true Virgin Islands cultural icon,” Hodge-Smith said in her statement. “His musical contributions and legacy will forever be remembered, as his music was well-received, appreciated, and enjoyed throughout the Virgin Islands.”
Sasso performed for many years at the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, appearing with groups such as Jam Band, Poizon Band and Karnage Band, as well as under his own name.
Hodge-Smith described his passing as a loss to the wider Virgin Islands entertainment community. “The Greater Virgin Islands have lost a musical giant, whose death will sadly impact the entertainment world of both territories,” she said.
