Canada - Having won the 2007 Pan Alive competition, part of the annual Caribana activities in Toronto, Canada on Saturday 4th August 2007 with 271 points; this Montreal based steelband retained the coveted Pan Alive Champions title in 2008 with Salah Wilson’s musical rendition of Puncernelly. Trinidadian born Salah Wilson is a man with a mission and that mission is the steelpan. This 20th century melodic percussion instrument is easily recognisable for its bright, sharp, resonant sounds. Salah Wilson has dedicated his life to promoting the steelpan, teaching the artform to the young and old as well as documenting its history.
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