'The Fusion of Steelpan with Other Art Forms in the 21st Century'
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The Caribbean impact on British culture, through arts, music, dance, painting, sculpture, theatre, religion, and mythology, is profound as witnessed over the five decades of Notting Hill Carnival. Wherever carnival arts have taken root, advances take shape in the retreat of the ‘pan-yards’, ‘mas camps’ and ‘calypso tents’. The sheer intensity, dedication and creativity that radiates at these venues drives innovation. Until recently, little had been documented, methods remained unpublished and only at specific events do some of these new developments come to light. At previous conferences, from 2006 to 2014, the savoir-faire behind some of these innovations were presented in the context of their history and impact. Considerable success was reported, for example, in graded steelpan examinations, youth training projects, was design, new materials, acoustics, metallurgy and inventions that revolutionised both sound and transport methods for steelpan while the roots of calypso, dating back over century, were captured by speakers. The long silence of the mentoring of the Beatles from 1958 to early 1960s by the calypsonian Lord Woodbine was unveiled. Conversely, the deterioration of these arts in some cities such as Toronto, where the renowned Caribana is in decline, or the tumultuous struggle for survival by steel bands and calypsonians were vividly expressed by authoritative speakers as paradigms to grapple with.
This 6th conference coincides with Notting Hill Carnival’s Golden Jubilee and aims to play a pivotal role in bridging its components and exploring its fusion into new British art forms. Progress is dependent on research, development
and cohesion and reaching the far corners of the community. This conference provides a platform to facilitate this and fosters creative interactive development as a foundation to futuristic direction.
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This conference is dedicated to the late Jit Samaroo and Asami Nagakiya for their immense contribution, inspiration, love and spirit for steelpan and helping to promote it globally.
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