St. Catharines Standard
Michael Mason, left, is a member of the PK Hummingbird Steel Orchestra. Kay Charles, right, is one of the co-founders of the groupOntario, Canada - The sweet alluring sounds of a steel pan drums may remind you of a sandy beach, but they are much closer than you think.
In fact, thanks to PK Hummingbird Steel Orchestra, those sounds can be heard here in Thorold.
The group was formed in 1998 by Patrick Nunes and Kay Charles. Nunes supplied the steel pans and Charles led a youth group. Together they worked to connect young people to a vibrant part of the Trinidad and Tobago culture while engaging them in a positive activity.
The PK Hummingbird Steel Orchestra is open to youths aged nine to 14 and their families. The age limits can be flexible, Charles notes.
....Michael Mason joined the orchestra with members of his family in 2008.
He told his mother he wanted to learn about drums, but to his surprise it was steel pan drums.
“I gave it a shot and here I am 10 years later,” Mason said.
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