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  Glenroy R Joseph January 17, 2011 at 11:28am

  You have a point, Mr. Copeland.

  Maybe it's time for us to stop looking to politicians and others to "do something for pan".

  The pan fraternity is large, and getting larger.

  Maybe it time for us as players, supporters and fans to step forward and "do something for pan"

   
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  Brian Copeland January 17, 2011 at 6:24am

  "Do something for pan?" It's a cultural problem -- everyone in the world likes a freeco but we seem to like it to the n'th power. It's another symptom of our disrespect for art forms in general as exemplified,  e.g., by the fact that patrons at  calypso tents and other cultural shows get up and leave DURING (not AFTER) the last song. We do not realise that by patronising pan events and giving true support to "we band" we will actually collectively be doing "something for pan." 
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  Sarah-Ann January 16, 2011 at 2:54pm

  This is an old video. I believe that he is now one of the advisors to the Minister of Culture
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  Glenroy R Joseph January 16, 2011 at 1:07pm

  Behind his comedy,Sprangalang has become a very astute observer of the Trini scene.

  He has become a wise elder.

  He is correct in spotlighting the "freeco" mentality especially among steel band supporters who believe their support entitles them to enjoy their band's performance for free, even on the Panorama stage.

  *freeco

  synonym - "me eh payin to hear no pan on de drag"

  translation - "I support XYZ steel orchestra, and that support entitles me to enjoy all their performances for free".

  Even Pantrinbago is reluctant to challenge this mentality.

  Oh well..........