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Emmanuel 'Jack' Riley - Steelpan Tuner and Legendary Steelpan Soloist

Posted by Pan Times on May 20, 2012 at 9:29am
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An exclusive When Steel Talks interview with the legendary panist extraordinaire and tuner Emmanuel 'Jack' Riley. As an integral member of the steelband culture and movement, Jack Riley wears at least three hats. He creates the pan instrument - hammering and shaping by hand discarded 55-gallon steel drums then turns to the next phase - tuning the pans and finally turning out a fully handcrafted musical instrument. Jack is a great improvisational steelpan player and renowned soloist. Having received accolades as a creator of and performer on the steelpan, he has the unique distinction of one who can truly be hailed as the "Master" of the Steelpan instrument. click for full article http://ning.it/Ky1FD8

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