TODAY SIGNALS the start of a “pan perfect weekend”. For three days [today to Sunday], steel pan will feature prominently on the Crop Over calendar of events.
First Citizens Pan Fusion in association with the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited & CW Business, will take place under the starry sky at Ilaro Court, Two Mile Hill, St Michael. Pan enthusiasts will witness pan at its best from Trinidad, Brazil and Barbados.
Local lad Arturo Tappin has put together a band to thrill the crowds, and there will be an after party featuring Grynner and Lil Rick.
The visiting performers are the Newton Playboys Steel Symphony and Xavier Strings from Trinidad. (NS)
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