Meet Allidonna George
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
St. Lucia - She is part of that new generation of steelpan playing women who are now navigating a new direction for the pan fraternity. In an exclusive, WST speaks to Allidonna G. of St. Lucia
WST - "How long have you been playing Pan?"
Allidonna G. - "I started playing in 2002. It’s been eleven (11) years now I have been playing with the Diamond Steel Orchestra, located in Marchand, Castries near my neighborhood."
WST - “What made you fall in love with the steelpan instrument and its music?”
Allidonna G. - “On a whole I love music. No matter what form or rhythm it comes, from African to Classical to Latin, Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, etc. You name it I dig it. I’ve always wanted to be a part of the music making process. Since I cannot sing…lol and I’ve always looked at playing instruments like the keyboard, drums, etc. as difficult. One of my easier options was to try my hand at playing steel pan which was a success I may add. My Father and some of my siblings are also pan players and my mother has also been a lover of the art form. ”
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