Police intimidation of Southern Marines Steel band Foundation in Trinidad & Tobago - the “Home of Pan”?
Trinidad, W.I. - Is the music community being targeted for playing their National Instrument? Michael Joseph, president of Southern Marines Steel band Foundation says that on the night of March 1st, 2011 the Trinidad and Tobago Police - in the person of officer Cupid and another officer, turned up at their panyard, and intimidated their membership during practice for the National Panorama competition - featuring their National Instrument, the Steel Pan!
“When five or more Police Officers in a district start to warn and threaten you over your action, isn’t it time for concern? But what are we doing? Playing the National Instrument; preparing to represent our area in the National Panorama, which we believe to be something worthy of compliments.”
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