Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - In addition to being “a nice way to highlight the steelpan at a different level,” Paninclusive—Pan Lime in D City, presented by Epic Events & Marketing Solutions, is offering a scholarship for a young pan musician to study music at the tertiary level in T&T.
“This year’s recipient will be a member of reigning Panorama champion Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra,” said Joanne Phillips, spokesperson for Epic Events & Marketing Solutions.
....About Paninclusive, Phillips said she believed there was a market for the type of event, “where many pan enthusiasts can enjoy an evening of pan music, in a classy and elegant way, using the same elements of an all-inclusive party, where one can enjoy great ambiance, great food, great drinks and great friends.
....“Our guests can expect the best of pan,” said Phillips. “What we would call pan royalty. We will welcome our guests with the sounds of Caribbean Airlines Invaders, a band that perfects sound, as well as presentation. Guests will then be treated to an on-stage performance by our reigning Panorama champion, Massy Trinidad All Stars; then we will chip home to the music of Angostura Woodbrook Playboyz. Pan will be well-represented at Paninclusive.”
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The steelbands and brass bands were the best at fetes for me. But I adjusted to the DJ's option with guest artist with their backup singers and music instruments. I will always support the steelbands wherever they perform before DJs.
No one mention anything about DJ here, they just want to big-up the steelband.
By now allyuh should know that Peter Blood's job is to PUFF UP THE CULTURE.
If allyuh really believe that PAN coming back in fete to WIPE OUT THE DEE JAY then ah have ah few PHONE BOOTHS to sell to allyuh!!!
Claude , sometimes I wonder where you grew up.
To my memory , steelbands have always co-existed with other types of instrumental music at carnival time ,from the days of string bands on the streets , to brass bands on trucks. , until there was a total capitulation to the djs along with a preoccupation with panorama.
However , there is no reason why they cannot co-exist with djs today , and create a musical niche for themselves at carnival time.
But , it will take effort , imagination , preparation and most of all , professionalism ; not waiting as usual for it to happen "juss so".
I agree this is an awesome event, hats off to the promoters.
Awesome idea,Also, Love the idea of bringing back the steelbands at fetes. Let us know when the all-inclusive party will be and where. Looking forward to the Carnival seasons.