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Leon “Smooth” Edwards and Bertram “Birch” Kelman among UTT honorary doctoral awardees

Leon “Smooth” Edwards and Bertram “Birch” Kelman among awardees From left, Leon "Smooth" Edwards receives his honorary doctorate of fine arts from President Christine Kangaloo, Chancellor of UTT at the UTT graduation ceremony at NAPA, Port of Spain, on October 28.  Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ....[University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) honorary doctorate awardee Sieunarine] Coosal, Leon “Smooth” Edwards, Bertram “Birch” Kelman, Marilyn Gordon and Orville London were this year’s five honorary…

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D’Radoes Steel Orchestra - “Inventor” - (‘Tempo’ version - VIDEO)

Carlton “Zanda” Alexander - Arranger D’Radoes Steel Orchestra after their recording session   Brooklyn, New York, USA - Winning Trinidad & Tobago large band champion arranger Carlton “Zanda” Alexander brought the popular tune “Inventor” by Olatunji to the forefront with his 2024 D’Radoes Steel Orchestra musical collaboration. “Zanda,” a master at orchestration, with his unique brand of voicing across the family of steelpan instruments, was riveting. see video  

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Invaders Steel Orchestra J’Ouvert - Republic Day 2024 - Radicle Tube - Live Stream

September 24 - 4:00 a.m. Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Tuesday September 24, 2024, features a J‘Ouvert celebration of steelbands ‘On the Road’ for Republic Day in Trinidad & Tobago. As the organizers—music organization Invaders Steel Orchestra—celebrate the tenth edition of this event, the theme is the “Pirate Invasion.” ....In addition to sweet pan, expect ole mas and traditional characters, just as in the traditional J’Ouvert celebrations at Carnival time. Event is organized annually by Invaders…

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Philadelphia Pan Stars - “Inventor” - (‘Tempo’ version - VIDEO)

Roger Greenidge - Arranger Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra during its recording session   Brooklyn, New York, USA - After four previous entries into the New York Panorama contest, Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra recorded a third-place finish in the 2024 steelband music showcase. Veteran arranger Roger Greenidge uses a deliberate and melodious approach to the popular soca tune “Inventor.”  see video    

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Veteran Panist & Despers USA Steel Orchestra Captain Kernel Simon Forges Ahead

Kernel Simon, Captain of Despers USA Steel Orchestra in New York   Brooklyn, New York,  USA - Ace veteran panist Kernel Simon shares the trials and tribulations he experienced as captain of top-ranking Despers USA Steel Orchestra in New York City in 2024. Following an extremely trying season, Simon takes us through the difficulty of steering the steel orchestra in its panyard in yet another transient location, after more than thirty-five years in a place in Brooklyn (Despers Pan Loft) once…

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