The panyard is one place in T&T that transcends race, class, and gender. Jit Samaroo was the arranger for Renegades for many years. They would have protected him with their lives.
For many, the panyard is their home that gives a sense of identity and family. You are valued not by the societal norms, but rather by competence, helpfulness, having each other’s back and building community. Colin told me if someone did not get the tune right, those around would work with the player till he or she did.
What is interesting is that the money does not drive the panyard. Because of this, I believe, the value system in the yard presents great possibilities. - Rev. Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon
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Not even the half of it...If only he knew
merrytonestothebone: Yuh let this man bring yuh out with that nonsense he talking.
By the way ah read some article somewhere and ah see some writer quoting you on your disgust with MAN COMPETING AGAINST THEMSELVES in THE PANORAMA.
It get so bad that MAN borrowing PAN and PAN PLAYERS from other bands -- that they just beat in the competition -- to go to TOBAGO.
Your line about MESSI playing one half for one team and a next half for another team was quoted.
Well this year was a FREE FOR ALL like we never see before.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ... and stop stressing ABOUT PAN ... people giving up hope left and right.