A giant leap for steelpan

The conference Pan Globalisation; Progress and Possibilities is a giant leap for the steelpan and Pan Trinbago. Pan Buzz will like to congratulate all the people behind this venture, especially their sponsor the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago. This is money well spent. Pan Buzz is convinced that only great things can come out of this conference, which is a treat for pan lovers, researchers and enthusiasts. The conference, which runs from May 6-9, will feature many important pan personalities and topics.

 

It will be held at University of Trinidad and Tobago, National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA). Prominent pan personality Clifford Alexis and Yuke Asada of the Northern Illinois University will give the keynote address after opening remarks by Minister of Planning and Development, Dr Bhoe Tewarie. On Monday at  9 am there will be a tribute to the late Dr Pat Bishop. Several interesting presentations will touch on Pan and Regional Integration, Pan In Education, The Use of the Steelpan in Music Therapy, Making a Living with Pan and the Future of Pan from pan greats like Leon “Smooth” Edwards, Robbie Greenidge, Dr Jeannine Remy, Pepe Francis and Sterling Betancourt. President of Pan Trinbago, Keith Diaz will talk on the Spiritual Dimensions of the Steelpan.