East Anglian Daily Times -
The Phaze2 Caribbean Steelband. Pictured, from left, are band members James Powell, Nick Bartlett, Dave Claxton, Sheldon Turner and Dave Claxton Picture: WARREN PAGE/PAGEPIX
An Ipswich-based Caribbean band carrying on their Windrush fathers’ musical legacy are bringing their unique blend of tropical music to one of the town’s busiest shopping spots.
Phaze2 Caribbean Steelband, whose fathers formed the Ipswich Caribbean Band in the early 1960s, will be showcasing their traditional Caribbean beats with a modern twist at the Sailmakers Shopping Centre.
Bass pan player Dave Claxton, 52, from Ipswich, said: “We’re really looking forward to playing at the shopping centre. It’s our hometown and the chances are we’ll know a lot of people.
“It’s going to be very entertaining with a bit of audience participation. We like to spread a bit of happiness. I always say the steelpans make you see sunshine with your eyes shut.”
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