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NIU steelpan maker, artist Cliff Alexis selected for 2013 Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame

Posted by Pan Times on June 25, 2013 at 2:33am in News

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Clifford AlexisIllinois, Chicago, USA - NIU’s Cliff Alexis, steel drum builder and tuner and co-director of the world-renowned NIU Steel Band, is among four prominent percussionists chosen for induction to the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame.

The induction of the quartet, all important figures who have shaped the percussion world through their innovations, performances and scholarly work, takes place Thursday, Nov. 14, during the 39th annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

....Alexis is internationally recognized within the steelpan community for his generous contributions as a performer, composer, arranger, tuner, builder and educator.
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  • MICHAEL COOPER June 28, 2013 at 7:28pm

    Congratulations Cliff. There is no one more deserving. Thank you for your many years of dedication and love and your continuing commitment to the development of the steel pan. I salute you.

  • kenneth clarke June 25, 2013 at 2:43pm
    Congrats Cliff for your contribution and achievement. Continue with the blessings
  • Patricia Smith June 25, 2013 at 2:17pm

    Great choice!!  I'm honored to say that I had made his acquaintance in the past.

  • Ian Jones June 25, 2013 at 12:46pm

    Congratulations! You have dedicated your life to the pan movement and you truly deserve this honour.  Continue your outstanding work at NIU.

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