When Steel Talks © 2006 - 06.23.06
Trinidad All Stars in the Bronx
Bronx, New York - It was the turn of the Bronx, New York, to experience the music of Trinidad All Stars (pictured right) and CASYM steel orchestras, as they got together for the final time this past Monday June 19, in what had been three consecutive days of performances for the two bands. After their Saturday and Sunday engagements at KC's Hideaway in Brooklyn, Trinidad All Stars got a chance once more to display why they are one of the most well-known, heralded and sought-after steel orchestras in the world.
The Bronx steelband extravaganza was billed as a "Salute To The Caribbean Concert," and was a joint presentation of the New York Daily News and the office of Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. The event took perfect advantage of people returning from work via the No. 1 train which overlooked the car park of the River Plaza Shopping Center where it was staged; many simply made their way down and around to the performance area. After words of welcome and introduction by Daily News Vice President/Promotion & Community Affairs, John G. Campi (pictured right), CASYM got underway with their presentation; Campi took a keen interest, and introduced each selection during their set.
Replies