World Steelpan Day

Yes we are finally claiming the steelpan, yet  I find there is an oversimplification in just saying the  African drum was banned. The drum was central to our life’s rituals and also part of our spiritual communication technology. That  banning was a further attempt at...

Republic Day

Good morning from the Republic of Oil and Music, the Republic of answers when no-one has asked the question yet. Good morning from the Republic of Love and War, of Dance and Fight. Good morning from the Republic of processions and fear of process. Good morning from...

Psalm for Pan Sunday

I lift mine eyes unto Laventille Hill from whence cometh my pan My pan cometh from Ogun Who created iron and warriorhood Pan will not prevent East and South Bands from coming in the top three. Pan is my jumbie, pan is the flag in my right hand Savannah dust shall not...