Remembering the late great panist and steelband captain Wayne “Bumpy” Inniss on his birthday - June 18th
| Wayne “Bumpy” Inniss at New York J’Ouvert |
| Wayne “Bumpy” Inniss with Despers USA |
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I was ah mere child when de PAN JUMBY jumped meh! But now, when ah tink back, wha wud one expect coming out of de Land of Calypso, Steelband and Limbo. Yes, sweet Trinidad & Tobago!
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