When the first International Pan Ramajay Competition is staged in June, more than US$16,000 will be up for grabs to the winners in three categories—Solo, Duet, Quartet. Pannists from around the globe are being invited to register to compete in the first virtual pan competition of its kind. With competition days set between June 13-June 27, registration closes at 6 pm, on Wednesday, June 3, via email: exodussteelband@gmail.com
An innovation by Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra, the first Pan Ramajay Competition was held in 1989 with its primary objective being to provide a platform (other than Panorama and the Steelband Music Festival) for pan musicians to showcase their skills.
International Pan Ramajay Competition 2020 is open to pan musicians internationally, regardless of time zone/country and is designed to feature soloists, duos and quartets using any instrument in the steelpan family.
I don't think you would want gynecologist or a podiatrist checking your eyes even if they were the best medical professors in their fields in the world.
So the question is - what is Pan Ramajay?
If this was a guitar ramajay would you not try to find out if Prince, Hendrix, B.B King, Page, Montgomery, Santana, or Fitzroy Coleman was available to be a judge before guitar professor "so and so".
As someone says Boogsie is gifted and a gift to T&T and the world of steelpan. I don't know many who would doubt his abilities. But from all the years I was living in St. James and hanging around Pan Yards there, Woodbrook and in PoS, I would occasionally ask Pan People, has Boogsie ever judged a steelpan competition. Most went on to say, that they were not aware or did not recall if it had happened, but our mutual friend, Barry Howard (long-time drummer for PhaseII) once told me, in response to that question, Roge, that is not Boogsie kinda ting. So that begs the question, does he just want an invite to be a judge or does he want to actually judge or is he maybe more interested in competing?
Selwyn Henry > Claude GonzalesMay 21, 2020 at 12:44pm
What does bugs have against music professionals? As Claude requested what are the reasons for his comment. Does any of the selected musicians lack the competencies to judge an steelpan competition. We have world leaders who use their power to influence people to support their selfish objectives without providing any proper scientific analysis. We in the Pan community should not follow that path. Let the organizers do their work . We should be focused on the potential value of this initiative. Let us lead Pan people. Stay safe.
Having grown up with Ron Reid, I can tell you he's one gifted, creative, skilled and learned musician, artists and respected teacher. Liam Teague I have learnt more about since his arrival as a Steelband Arranger in T&T for Panorama. The others I am less familiar with. The Pan Ramajay "competition" has not even begun as yet, and the drama is unfolding. We will never be able to please everyone when it comes to the pan movement... Thank the Lord Almighty, we know how to party at the end of the day, ay-ay...
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When the first International Pan Ramajay Competition is staged in June, more than US$16,000 will be up for grabs to the winners in three categories—Solo, Duet, Quartet. Pannists from around the globe are being invited to register to compete in the first virtual pan competition of its kind. With competition days set between June 13-June 27, registration closes at 6 pm, on Wednesday, June 3, via email: exodussteelband@gmail.com
An innovation by Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra, the first Pan Ramajay Competition was held in 1989 with its primary objective being to provide a platform (other than Panorama and the Steelband Music Festival) for pan musicians to showcase their skills.
International Pan Ramajay Competition 2020 is open to pan musicians internationally, regardless of time zone/country and is designed to feature soloists, duos and quartets using any instrument in the steelpan family.
https://guardian.co.tt/article/us-money-for-pan-6.2.1118703.625781ea42
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Is Boogsie and Powell still alive?
There is a reason why one would never ask professor "So and So" to judge American Idol.
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Come on nah, bugs!!! Tell us the REASON!!! Or REASONS?
Claude
I don't think you would want gynecologist or a podiatrist checking your eyes even if they were the best medical professors in their fields in the world.
So the question is - what is Pan Ramajay?
If this was a guitar ramajay would you not try to find out if Prince, Hendrix, B.B King, Page, Montgomery, Santana, or Fitzroy Coleman was available to be a judge before guitar professor "so and so".
Again I ask, where is Boogsie?
bugs
As someone says Boogsie is gifted and a gift to T&T and the world of steelpan. I don't know many who would doubt his abilities. But from all the years I was living in St. James and hanging around Pan Yards there, Woodbrook and in PoS, I would occasionally ask Pan People, has Boogsie ever judged a steelpan competition. Most went on to say, that they were not aware or did not recall if it had happened, but our mutual friend, Barry Howard (long-time drummer for PhaseII) once told me, in response to that question, Roge, that is not Boogsie kinda ting. So that begs the question, does he just want an invite to be a judge or does he want to actually judge or is he maybe more interested in competing?
What does bugs have against music professionals? As Claude requested what are the reasons for his comment. Does any of the selected musicians lack the competencies to judge an steelpan competition. We have world leaders who use their power to influence people to support their selfish objectives without providing any proper scientific analysis. We in the Pan community should not follow that path. Let the organizers do their work . We should be focused on the potential value of this initiative. Let us lead Pan people. Stay safe.
Having grown up with Ron Reid, I can tell you he's one gifted, creative, skilled and learned musician, artists and respected teacher. Liam Teague I have learnt more about since his arrival as a Steelband Arranger in T&T for Panorama. The others I am less familiar with. The Pan Ramajay "competition" has not even begun as yet, and the drama is unfolding. We will never be able to please everyone when it comes to the pan movement... Thank the Lord Almighty, we know how to party at the end of the day, ay-ay...
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