Michael Mondezie -Trinidad Express
Pannist Ray Holman says his upcoming presentation of an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) signals a growing respect for pan and the calypso artform.
“To me, this signalled that gradually our society has begun to attach a significant value to practitioners in the steelpan and calypso artforms. Of course, there is a great feeling of pride in seeing some tangible recognition of our indigenous music, especially coming from the highest academic institution in our country and the region,” an elated Holman told the Express yesterday.
Holman is set to receive the honour during the 2021 presentation of degrees at The UWI, St Augustine, set for October 28 to 30.
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CONGRATS TO MAST
ER DR RAY HOLMAN
congratulations DR Ray Holman ENJOY
It could not be conferred on a more accomplished and deserving individual. Congratulations Ray.
Congratulations Dr Holman, well deserved!
So long overdue and so very well deserved! Congratulations Ray and Congrats to UWI too for this recognition of one of our local pan masters. Woodbrook and Trinidad are so very proud of you.
Congrats, Ray for your many decades of hard work and diligent devotion!
It certainly is about time, and many would consider it...long overdue.
Nevertheless, it is indeed a great achievement for pan and for the living legend that is Ray Holman.
Congratulations Dr. Ray...well deserved.
Long overdue indeed!