Pat Bishop
(Original photo provided to WST by Pat Bishop)
(Original photo provided to WST by Pat Bishop)
edited by WST
Patricia Alison “Pat” Bishop TC (7 May 1940 – 20 August 2011) was an exceptional Trinidadian educator, music director, artist and
cultural icon.
“I suppose that my presence in so many panyards over the years must have
rustled some masculine feathers but they have kept that a deep, dark secret
from me – which is just as well since I don’t suppose that I would have
taken any notice!!” .... Pat Bishop
She is a titan among giants in the history of pan. Staying in her
lane was not part of her MO. The late Pat Bishop was one of the
most respected, influential and celebrated women in the steelpan movement.
Holder of Trinidad & Tobago's highest award -The Trinity Cross - her
accomplishments are second to none. In a When Steel Talks exclusive
Pat Bishop pens her insights, feelings and life experiences for the Pan
community.
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