Back in the mid-1970s I did a series of five-minute programmes on NBS Radio 610 (Radio Guardian) titled, 'Calypso Topic', in which I featured the calypsoes that emerged from news and current affairs topics. When the Forsyth Highlanders steelband played in the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral in Port-of-Spain; and the Guinness Cavaliers took up their positions in the Susamachar Presbyterian Church in San Fernando on Sunday August 29, 1965; the Lord Bryner noted the occasions with his calypso, "Pan In Church". That calypso and its story provided material for my "Calypso Topic" radio programme on 610 Radio almost 50 years ago.
Very educational with a great look into the evolution of the stigma against the steelpan in its early days of creation to the worldwide celebration and appreciation of the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago!
Good morning and thank you for your thoughtful comment, Kamaria. Now it seems that the rest of the world has recognized the value of this instrument for education, entertainment, relaxation and therapy while R&D has stagnated in the land of its birth. For example, USA has 2500 plus certified pan tuners...
By happy coincidence, this video, “Sermon in Steel” precedes both the declaration by the United Nations that World Steelpan Day be observed annually on August 11, and the call by the Head of State of Trinidad and Tobago that the steelpan should be declared to be the national instrument of that country.
Nice timing, Frank and I'll quote a famous TT fast bowler, now erudite commentator, to summarize your efforts - "Genius, in the face of uncertainty, has been manifest in the flesh." YES, GENIUS IS WHAT YOU ARE!
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Back in the mid-1970s I did a series of five-minute programmes on NBS Radio 610 (Radio Guardian) titled, 'Calypso Topic', in which I featured the calypsoes that emerged from news and current affairs topics.
When the Forsyth Highlanders steelband played in the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral in Port-of-Spain; and the Guinness Cavaliers took up their positions in the Susamachar Presbyterian Church in San Fernando on Sunday August 29, 1965; the Lord Bryner noted the occasions with his calypso, "Pan In Church".
That calypso and its story provided material for my "Calypso Topic" radio programme on 610 Radio almost 50 years ago.
Thank you so very much, @vernona.allick.161. "The crowd called out for more." Please oblige.
Wow that's very interested, informative and educational.....
Very educational with a great look into the evolution of the stigma against the steelpan in its early days of creation to the worldwide celebration and appreciation of the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago!
Good morning and thank you for your thoughtful comment, Kamaria. Now it seems that the rest of the world has recognized the value of this instrument for education, entertainment, relaxation and therapy while R&D has stagnated in the land of its birth. For example, USA has 2500 plus certified pan tuners...
By happy coincidence, this video, “Sermon in Steel” precedes both the declaration by the United Nations that World Steelpan Day be observed annually on August 11, and the call by the Head of State of Trinidad and Tobago that the steelpan should be declared to be the national instrument of that country.
Nice timing, Frank and I'll quote a famous TT fast bowler, now erudite commentator, to summarize your efforts - "Genius, in the face of uncertainty, has been manifest in the flesh." YES, GENIUS IS WHAT YOU ARE!