Trinidad &Tobago Folk Arts Institute
Brooklyn, New York - A commendation from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, a Proclamation from the New York City Council and a Proclamation from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams are expected to be among the accolades conferred on legendary steel band pioneer Neville Jules, when tribute is paid to him by the Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute Sunday evening April 26 at Brooklyn’s Tropical Paradise Ballroom.
The City Council’s formal recognition of Jules for his contribution to the collective pioneering effort that led to creation of the steel band and his continued engagement of the art form since then, was sponsored by Council-member Jumane Williams of the 45th District in Brooklyn.
Les Slater, chairman of the Folk Arts Institute said, “There may very well be other elected officials planning to identify with this salute to a true cultural luminary.” The Folk Arts Institute will itself be honoring Jules with its premier award, the Citation of Merit.
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