Phase II goes to Africa

[Pan Times]

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Petrotrin Phase II Pan Groove leaves for Nigeria, Africa on November 19 for this year’s Abuja carnival.

The reigning National Panorama champion is the latest of steel orchestras to make this cultural journey, preceded by Witco Desperadoes in 2011 and Courts Laventille Sound Specialists last year.

On previous occasions, Phase II musical director Len “Boogsie” Sharpe accompanied Desperadoes, with the same guest role being performed by Ken “Professor” Philmore with Sound Specialists. With the organisers of Abuja carnival thoroughly impressed by the performances and, by public demand, a request was made for another T&T steelband to perform on the continent.
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