It may seem like nothing really, to us, but the world sees it, and they are acting while we react. There are countries right now doing far more for pan than we do, and will eventually have a greater claim to it then we have.
Why do we not have a national pan ensemble to use at public events?
Why do we not have a national steel orchestra to send as ambassadors to important functions?
Because we do not respect pan.
Other nations have full time pan players on a salary, we use pan to coral votes through Pantrinbago.
It is time that panmen and panwomen got the respect they deserve.
WE should be setting pan protocols for the world to follow.
WE should be sitting the standards of pan and pan development.
OUR pan people should be given assistance to further their knowledge base and skill sets. Teach them to read and write music. Host a tool workshop to streamline and standardise.
All of these things are the start of a real revolution of respect for pan, but that wont happen until we respect it.
Like with everything else we have and take for granted, it is only when outsiders accept and adopt pan will we rush to pretend we love it too.
Again, it is not enough to claim it was invented here. The television set was invented here too. We need to be doing something with it.
There should be a national culture museum that highlights the development of pan from its very beginning. There should be a pan school that people could go to learn how to make and how to play pan. We need a pan amphitheatre designed for the best acoustics to allow persons to hold pan concerts for full orchestras for wide audiences who love pan music. Most importantly, we should be leading the way in integrating pan together with other instruments to give it the worldwide acceptance it deserves to have.
Pelting a couple million at it for Carnival may put a couple dollars in pan men's pockets and allow us to pretend for a minute that we cultural, but until we take pan seriously and do what it takes to carry the invention where it needs to be, it will continue to lie idle, another potential giant money spinner and source of pride for many of our people left to languish, because we still have not learnt how to love being we.
Big up this morning to all the pan men and women who have made this craft their life despite these trying circumstances.
Don't think for one minute that your struggle is not seen.
PAN PEOPLE... PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS.....if yuh want your due!!!!
President Keith Diaz glibly asked the pan players to trust him so far. Does he not realise that trust in his administration and remaining Management team at Pan Trinbago is at an all time low? This is a Pan Trinbago President who is yet to demonstrate has an actual plan and vision for this country’s national instrument towards sustainable development. This is a President of Pan Trinbago who has failed to take control and leadership over his own Executive whilst crisis after crisis unfolds before our very eyes.
For President Diaz to continue asking for trust us to flippantly ignore the level of disillusionment and frustration that has grown since his administration took office. The stark reality is that President Diaz and his administration has so far failed on all accounts.
TRUST IS EARNED WHEN ACTION MEETS WORDS ...Something will soon be boiling over in the pan population this Pan Month of August 2017.. President Diaz and your CREDIT sir has certainly expired!
Gregory: Like yuh think is JOURVERT MORNING or what? Which PAN MAN leaving dey bed so early in the morning to go and MARCH against THE GREATEST POLITICIAN IN THE HISTORY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.
Furthermore, the money tie up in the courts. So how yuh expect PAN MAN to get pay? Anyway, you are living up to your REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT -- so keep the GUNS BLAZING!!!
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It may seem like nothing really, to us, but the world sees it, and they are acting while we react. There are countries right now doing far more for pan than we do, and will eventually have a greater claim to it then we have.
Why do we not have a national pan ensemble to use at public events?
Why do we not have a national steel orchestra to send as ambassadors to important functions?
Because we do not respect pan.
Other nations have full time pan players on a salary, we use pan to coral votes through Pantrinbago.
It is time that panmen and panwomen got the respect they deserve.
WE should be setting pan protocols for the world to follow.
WE should be sitting the standards of pan and pan development.
OUR pan people should be given assistance to further their knowledge base and skill sets. Teach them to read and write music. Host a tool workshop to streamline and standardise.
All of these things are the start of a real revolution of respect for pan, but that wont happen until we respect it.
Like with everything else we have and take for granted, it is only when outsiders accept and adopt pan will we rush to pretend we love it too.
Again, it is not enough to claim it was invented here. The television set was invented here too. We need to be doing something with it.
There should be a national culture museum that highlights the development of pan from its very beginning. There should be a pan school that people could go to learn how to make and how to play pan. We need a pan amphitheatre designed for the best acoustics to allow persons to hold pan concerts for full orchestras for wide audiences who love pan music. Most importantly, we should be leading the way in integrating pan together with other instruments to give it the worldwide acceptance it deserves to have.
Pelting a couple million at it for Carnival may put a couple dollars in pan men's pockets and allow us to pretend for a minute that we cultural, but until we take pan seriously and do what it takes to carry the invention where it needs to be, it will continue to lie idle, another potential giant money spinner and source of pride for many of our people left to languish, because we still have not learnt how to love being we.
Big up this morning to all the pan men and women who have made this craft their life despite these trying circumstances.
Don't think for one minute that your struggle is not seen.
I told you all so, collect your money before 2017 panorama, Because after panorama they are not going to pay you.
And that always happen, come back later, the check in the mail, the person who sign the check is out of town. And so on.
That panorama money for 2017 you all will get it in 2018 and the 2018 panorama money you all will get 2019.
Panmen & Women what you have to do is Boycott 2018 Panorama, And show them who is the boss.
And start from now 2017 and let them know that you all will not be taking part in 2018 Panorama.
PS Do the players get a salary from the sponsor.
President Keith Diaz glibly asked the pan players to trust him so far. Does he not realise that trust in his administration and remaining Management team at Pan Trinbago is at an all time low? This is a Pan Trinbago President who is yet to demonstrate has an actual plan and vision for this country’s national instrument towards sustainable development. This is a President of Pan Trinbago who has failed to take control and leadership over his own Executive whilst crisis after crisis unfolds before our very eyes.
For President Diaz to continue asking for trust us to flippantly ignore the level of disillusionment and frustration that has grown since his administration took office. The stark reality is that President Diaz and his administration has so far failed on all accounts.
TRUST IS EARNED WHEN ACTION MEETS WORDS ...Something will soon be boiling over in the pan population this Pan Month of August 2017.. President Diaz and your CREDIT sir has certainly expired!
WePlayIsTimetoPay..
.EmancipationDay.PanProtest..@ ParadeAUG01
Gregory: Like yuh think is JOURVERT MORNING or what? Which PAN MAN leaving dey bed so early in the morning to go and MARCH against THE GREATEST POLITICIAN IN THE HISTORY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.
Furthermore, the money tie up in the courts. So how yuh expect PAN MAN to get pay? Anyway, you are living up to your REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT -- so keep the GUNS BLAZING!!!
#WePlayTimeToPay, #ShowPanMenRespest