The smell and sound of Pan hits the Big Apple
Brooklyn, New York, USA - Maybe it was the fact that it was the first official day of Summer and technically the longest day of the year. Or maybe it was because there was a brilliant full moon glowing over the yard. Or maybe it was simply the luxury of (TGIF) Friday. Whatever the reason, esteemed members of the New York steel orchestra contingents delivered a global message that was precise and clear - the message, as Caribbean music superstar Bunji Garlin would say, was - “We ready - We ready - We ready.”
It is indeed that time of the year again. The New York steelband franchises are up, out and producing sweet, serious pan music. As is usually the case over the years, CrossFire Steel Orchestra has opened the 2013 season with the inaugural yard opening in their East Flatbush dwellings. As WST (When Steel Talks) indicated, the performing bands came out with fire in their belly. Each orchestra gave a performances that showcased their extraordinary talents, abilities and musicianship. And again - showed why there is nothing like Pan in New York.
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