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Raffique Shah commented on Pan Times's video

Panorama Champions - 1963 to Present - Performances

"Thanks, fellas--this is a treat. My instinctive reactions? On those I listened to from the 1960s/70s: First, the relatively high quality of instruments and panmanship then. I had forgotten how good these were. Arrangements were less complicated than…"

Feb 24

Raffique Shah and Francescoli are now friends

Feb 7

Raffique Shah commented on Kenneth Headley's video

Impromptu performance with David Rudder at the Trinidad and Tobago 50th Independence Day Show!

"And here was I thinking 50th anniversary celebrations without King David...didn't make sense. Where was this anyway?"

Sep 23, 2012

Raffique Shah commented on Pan Times's video

Trinidad Carnival 1967

"Missing: footage of the last big 'steelband clash' that occurred Carnival Tuesday, 1967, on Charlotte St, in front of the General Hospital. It was the only clash I ever witnessed (being a country boy). It was between San Juan All Stars and…"

Jun 4, 2012

Raffique Shah commented on odw's video

Andre' Tanker - The Man and His Music

"Wonderful memories of one of TT's (and the Caribbean's) greatest musicians of all time. I used to refer to his music as 'indigenous', meaning it encompassed all Caribbean genres, yet every song or piece sounded original. Maybe…"

May 9, 2012

Raffique Shah commented on Glenroy R Joseph's video

Guinness Cavaliers Steel Orchestra- "Tzina Tzina"

"A treat for me, since I was abroad (at military college) when Bobby and Cavaliers were in their glory days. I did get a chance to listen to the band later, but, as I recall it, shortly after its tours with Amral's, it fizzed out. What a pity.…"

Apr 7, 2012

Raffique Shah commented on Pan Times's video

Steel Band Ave María de Shubert - Pope visit to Cuba

"Beautiful music, excellent 'panmanship'. Pity the Pope was not in the appreciative audience. If he were, he might have requested a pan ensemble for the Vatican. We in TT should help the Cubans build on their love for steelband music, and…"

Apr 6, 2012

Messiah Shaw left a comment for Raffique Shah

"It's so great to have good cargo on board. Always been a captain steering the course, aggressive knoting the course and finally arriving at distination. Happy birthday glad to have you on board the "WST""

Mar 28, 2012

Raffique Shah commented on Glenroy R Joseph's video

LEN "Boogsie" SHARPE ENSEMBLE ..(1993)

"First time I'm listening to this pantastic performance. Whey allyuh fellas hiding de music? Is it available on CD?"

Mar 14, 2012

Raffique Shah commented on Glenroy R Joseph's video

Liam Teague and Arturo Tappin "Pump me up", "D'kid"

"I have this CD and really enjoy it when I am relaxing at home or driving alone in my car. Truly a dynamic Caribbean duo. Thanks for the music, Liam and Arturo."

Mar 14, 2012

Raffique Shah commented on Pan Times's video