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 doctoral awardees.
...Trinidad All Stars arranger Leon “Smooth” Edwards also received an honorary doctorate of fine arts for his contribution in the fields of steelpan music, composition and arrangement.
....He said while his face did not show it, he was elated for the honour.
“I feel very happy that I was chosen. It’s good to know that your hard efforts are rewarded by others.”
UTT honorary doctoral awardee of fine arts; Bertrand Kelman (left), (and a member of his family)
....Bertram Kelman received his honorary doctorate of fine arts for his contribution in the fields of steelpan tuning and design.
....As a tuner, he has contributed to 21 Panorama victories with renowned steelbands like Renegades, Phase II Pan Groove, and Trinidad All Stars.
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