Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Single Pan Bands formerly known as Pan ‘Round De Neck bands will have their own day, “Paving D’ Way”, during the International Conference and Panorama in August.
Come Saturday August 08th 2015 from 3:00 pm, in recognition of the role of the Single Pan Bands in the history and development of the steelpan movement, eighteen (18) bands from across Trinidad will participate in a parade through the streets of upper Port of Spain.
The Parade starts from Pan Trinbago’s headquarters on Park Street (opposite Victoria Square), north onto Charlotte Street, left unto Keate Street and right onto Frederick Street ending at the Steelpan Village in the Queen’s Park Savannah.
In addition to the Parade, there will be two (2) competitions in front of bp Renegades Pan Theatre, Charlotte Street, Port of Spain.
The first will see the steelbands being judged on their performance of a calypso composed before 2000. Winner takes home $3000. sponsored by bptt. The other is open to flag wavers of the bands who will vie for a cash prize of $500.
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They "Paved D' Way" but are not included in "Paving D' Way". Whaaaaaaat?? Who?? Why??
Petty Politics Patrick.
So true, but is we money, ent?
"Paving D' Way" involves Single Pan Bands on parade. Whoopdedoo!!!! Why is it that the "St.James Tripolians" who were the pioneers of the 'single pan band' phenomena is NOT included in the parade?????
Maybe pan bloggers can find an answer to that?
They are very much alive and practicing.
WHY THE EXCLUSION??????
Did I miss this on the program or is it new? can't go wrong with pan on the road.
Cecil: You are IN LOVE with MR. DIAZ now!!!