“....It is my life and livelihood. Everyday I feel blessed that my whole world revolves around steelpan music. Both my business and charity give me so much enjoyment I sometimes feel very spoiled by my
Producer, author and noted on-air broadcaster Von Martin shares another important documentary on the pan from his archives. This time we meet the late Pan Pioneer Junior Pouchet - former great captain and founder of Silver Stars Steel Orchestra.
And what does really drive me crazy is the arrogance and pomposity in which they enshroud themselves acting as if JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF came down to earth and sent them on this apostolic mission to save PAN TRINBAGO from evil and corruption and share
Because when because when academia is merged with art and that produces world-class leaders, when you have the art as a discipline and you merge that with different sciences or different communication subjects, you become a deadly person, a powerful
“The steelpan has always been an integral part of my life. As a teenager I performed with my father’s band. As a young adult, I taught in schools, gave lessons, conducted lectures and workshops and con
“....I love to teach. That feeling of accomplishment you get when your student excels solidifies why I love it so much. But on the other hand, something about the lights that hit you while you are on st
Brooklyn, New York - Tribute to a Steel Pan Fanatic and Cultural Ambassador “EARL KING”. Earl was the Founder and first President of J’Ouvert City International, Inc. the organization that is responsible for J’Ouvert held in Brooklyn on Labor Day. Br
“What keeps me going are my memories of growing up and being a part of pan sides in both St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and Brooklyn, NY during the summer months. Those were the best times of my life. There
“I actually saw the magic of steel pan on Labor Day in Brooklyn in the early 1970s. In those times the steel bands came down Eastern Parkway. There was always the presence of JabJab which made me afraid
