South Florida Caribbean News
WASHINGTON, DC - World acclaimed panmaster Robert Greenidge has been at the forefront of spreading awareness and exposure of the steel pan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.
On Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. he will be honored by the Institute of Caribbean Studies with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Caribbean American Heritage Awards. The Awards Gala will be held in Washington, DC at the Capitol Hilton.
"For his worldwide awareness of Trinidad and Tobago's finest instrument, Robert Greenidge deserves a place among the national icons of the Caribbean," said ICS President and Founder Dr. Claire Nelson. "As we mark the milestone of Trinidad & Tobago's 50th Independence, his selection as a 2012 honoree is a testament to the power of music and his extraordinary success at helping the world learn about this historic instrument and its role in the music field."
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Robert,
I am indeed happy to know that you are being recognized not just in Trinidad but moreso, throughout the world for the tremendous contributions you have made during almost your entire lifetime to the steelpan instrument. You have mastered the instrument with grace and finesse, you are second to none. When it comes to "pan" you are a genius.
You should proud of your accomplishments, your mother, I know, is also very proud of you not just as a steelpan maestro but the person you have become, well respected and making the right choices in whatever you do.
Keep up the excellent work.
Your longtime friend
Mike Cumbermack
This was long in coming. Mr. Greenidge has be representing Trinidad and Tobago including the Caribbean for many years and will do so for many years to come. Congratulations.
No one deserves this more. Congratulations Robbie.
Congrats Robbie. You have worked very hard for this and many more to come. Keep up the excelent job you are doing maketing the Steel Pan.
Also, was a pleasure working with you and the New York All Stars last week here in T&T. Lets keep this groove I love it.
Blessings "Dr. Robert Greenidge"
Kenneth Clarke
Congratulations to Robert Greenidge!!! Mr. Greenidge will be appearing in San Francisco tomorrow night in his capacity as an ambassador helping the world learn about the this historic instrument -- THE TRINIDAD STEELPAN.
Excellent, most deserving.