The history of Steel pan in Saint Lucia dates much farther back than Saint Lucia’s independence, even farther than many today can recall vividly enough to attribute its introduction to any one individual. However various names are almost alw
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Leonard Turner, a Trinidadian immigrant who worked at the Lago Oil Refinery, was the first to introduce steel bands in Aruba. Being unhappy with the lack of entertainment on the island Turner recruited a group of young
‘No Bull’
sung by Steve Sealy
composed by Brian “Bean” Griffith
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Tune of choice: Tokyo Steel Orchestra
‘Contract’
sung by Edwin “Crazy” Ayoung
composed by Clive Zanda & Roger Banfield
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Basement Recordings captures Pantonic Steel Orchestra at the 2001 Reflection in Steel concert.
Adlib Steel Orchestra performing at Reflections in Steel 2001. Many of the young players on this performance will form the nucleus for the eventual champion group a few years later. Check out a very young Andre White at 12:20...
‘Chips’ Melody’
sung by Squid
composed by Antonio “Squid” Forbes & Jacquie Levine.
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A Holiday Experience
‘Earthquake’
sung by Miguel Reyes
composed by Miguel Reyes
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‘De Player’
sung by Destra
composed by Mark Loquan, Ken Philmore & Destra Garcia
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Tune of choice: Laventille Sound Specialists
‘Pan Away’
sung by Miguel Reyes
composed by Miguel Reyes
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