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Earlier
this year (2/14/06)
the Senate unanimously approved a bill authored by Congresswoman Barbara
Lee (D-Oakland, CA) to designate June as National Caribbean-American
Heritage month. This Bill - House Concurrent Resolution 71,
acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of Caribbean Americans to
the growth and development of the United States since the inception of
the country. As far as we know, this Bill is awaiting its final
approval from President Bush who is expected to sign the Proclamation
heralding this event very soon. However, we will
continue celebrating the heritage of the Caribbean throughout the entire
month of June here in Washington, and many will be doing the same around
the country. Many events will be taking place to commemorate this
historic occasion, and below we have listed a few that was sent to us by
Organizations and members from our on-line family!
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June
1-3, 2006
Orlando,
Florida
In
Central Florida (Orlando) there will be a Caribbean American
business expo and conference www.caribamericanexpo.com.
Central Florida's first Caribbean-American Business Expo and
Conference will be held at the Central Florida's Fair and
Exposition Park (Fairgrounds).
Exhibits will be open to the public on Friday,
June 2nd 2006 at 10:00 a.m.
This Caribbean American Business Expo and
Conference will help participants to build new business by
offering:
·
A chance to demonstrate your product or service to
customers face-to-face
·
A direct way to test a new market and launch new products
and services
·
A chance to find out what customers in the US and
the Caribbean need
·
Good opportunities for networking
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Many potential customers concentrated in one place
·
Many potential suppliers concentrated in one place
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Information on how to do business in the US and
the Caribbean
·
Explanations of the benefits of new trade
arrangements such as FTAA and DR/CAFTA
In
addition to buyers and sellers, this Expo and Conference will
attract journalists, media, politicians and other "movers
and shakers" in particular fields. The World Trade Center
Orlando is also conducting a "matchmaker" service
through which meetings will be arranged for companies whose
interests coincide.
Featured
speakers will include:
·
U.S & Caribbean Customs Officials
·
Trade & Investment Financing Experts
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Representatives of U.S and Caribbean Food &
Drug Administrations
·
Local and International Business Leaders
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June
3, 2006
Maryland/Washington
DC
Launch
2006: We
Caribbean
An
Official Caribbean-American Heritage Month Event
CACCI-GWAN
invites you to Launch 2006: We
Caribbean.
The Launch will feature a Caribbean Business Expo, presentations
for small businesses, business-minded individuals and those who
are interested in partnerships as well as an award presentation
recognizing leaders in our community.
Keynote
speakers, special guests, savory refreshments, raffles and
Caribbean entertainment will round out the afternoon's events.
Topics & Presenters include:
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month Campaign
Small Business Startup & Entrepreneurship
Health & Fitness Industry
Hotel & Hospitality Industry
Financial Services & Investments
Business & Investment Opportunities in the Caribbean and
more!
Booth
Space and other advertising opportunities still available!
Cost
is FREE to the Public!
The
particulars for Launch 2006: We
Caribbean
Date:
June 3, 2006
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Althea Grey-McKenzie
Contact Email: launch2006@cacci-gwan.org
Contact Telephone: 301.460.7702
Location: Riderwood Village 3140 Gracefield Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Link: http://www.cacci-gwan.org/Launch2006
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Thursday,
June 8, 2006
Maryland
 Book
Signing
One of our own (Trinidadian)
mesMeryl
Ja-Sebro, Ph.D.
will sign her book
"Genderstanding
Jesus: Women in His View"
at
Karibu
Books
6:30 p.m. Iverson Mall
3847 Branch Avenue
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Suite # M125
301-899-7580 main
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THE DATE; SPREAD THE WORD
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June
10, 2006
African
Diaspora Ancestral Commemoration Institute
P.O.
Box 77278, Washington, D.C. 20013-7278
Tel:
(Washington) 202-581-4337¨
(Baltimore) 443- 570-5667
Fax:
301-292-2675 ¨
Web: www.adaci.net
ADACI
Washington…ADACI Senegal… ADACI Nigeria
Contact:
Eurica Huggins Axum (202) 581-4337
Karla
Wynn Diouf (443) 570-5667
Paula
Wright Coleman (301) 292-6822
“EMPOWERED
BY THE ANCESTORS”
Washington, DC – The African Diaspora Ancestral Commemoration
Institute (ADACI) presents its 14th Annual
Commemoration “EMPOWERED
BY THE ANCESTORS” on
Saturday, June 10, 2006, 12pm – 8 pm, at Howard
University’s Blackburn Center, Digital Auditorium,
2397 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC. The
focus of this year’s commemoration is the
Post Traumatic
Slave Syndrome, where ADACI’s program will
examine the spiritual, cultural, physical and
psychological effects of slavery on the African
descended community in the African Diaspora, and its
negative impact on Descendents’ lives over
generations.
In many instances this historical trauma --
which has spiritual, emotional, and psychological
dimensions--
has manifested itself physically in
illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and those most
closely associated with African Americans such as
hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. ADACI's approach in
this year’s program is to have professionals/experts
representing the various areas most deeply affected
address their respective specialties, and provide some
practical tools to help the community move forward
towards healing and wellness.
The
program will begin at 12:00 noon, on Saturday,
June 10,
2006, in the Digital Auditorium at Howard
University’s Blackburn Center. The opening activity
will be the screening of “500 Years Later”, a stirring film directed by Owen
‘Alik Shahadah and written by M. K. Asante, Jr. Filmed on five continents, “500
Years Later” is an award-winning and
compelling documentary which chronicles the struggle of
African peoples globally who have fought and continue to
fight the legacies of slavery and colonialism in order
to achieve the most essential human right –
self-determination. A panel discussion featuring
renowned psychologist Kevin
Washington (Mwata Kairi), Ph.D.; Priest of
Orunmila, author of Spiritual
Healing and Founding Member of ADACI –
Nigeria, Babalawo
Adejuwonlo
A. Ekundayo, M.D.; retired administrator from
the criminal justice system, and Priest of Eegungun and
Orisa Oya, Greer C. Ifatoka-Sillah;
and practicing physician in Southeast Washington, DC, Ama Tyus, M.D., will follow the film and explore the
psychological, cultural and physical manifestations of
slavery on people of African Ancestry.
The
commemoration’s evening session begins with a spiritual
ceremony from 3:30 – 5:00 pm which will consist of the collective building of a
community memorial altar dedicated to individual and
collective community Ancestors and to those Ancestors
lost during the Ma’afa – the period of the
transatlantic enslavement of Africans. This hands-on
ritual has become an essential part of all of ADACI’s
activities, and acknowledges historical and present
connection to the African family. The activity affords
the community a time and space to offer thanks to those
who worked and sacrificed for the continued survival of
people of African descent. The spiritual
ceremony will be officiated by Dr. Atiba
Vheir, of the Dove Healing Arts Center, who will engage the participants in some
practical methods for spiritual healing.
Program attendees are asked to bring objects for
the altar (which will be returned) such as carvings,
flowers, pictures, photographs, fabric, candles,
jewelry, incense, and materials from nature.
The
closing activity from 5:30-8pm will feature a
reading of the riveting, inspirational play “Prison Poetry”
written and produced by Papi
Kymone Freeman, a young cultural innovator in
Washington, DC. This play – which premiered
in February of this year at Washington’s Lincoln
Theatre – features three African American men
of different generations and diverse backgrounds who are
forced to spend the night together in lock-up, and the
conflicts which are ignited as a result of the verbal
sparring back and forth which takes place.
The play provides a powerful testament to the
historical struggles of African-descended people as well
as the emotional and spiritual connectedness which binds
them together. The
play will be followed by a poetry reading presented by
poet and activist Laini
Mataka, and audience discussion and commentary
moderated by notable Historian and Professor, Dr.
Acklyn Lynch.
For
the second year, ADACI will present its
“Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors Awards”. This year’s recipients are Melvin Deal, African
Heritage Dancers and Drummers; Assane
Konte, KanKouran West African Dance Company; the family members of Ancestor Djimo Kouyate, Memory of African
Culture; Roberta McLeod, Howard University; Kibibi Tyehimba, National
Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America
(N’COBRA); and Von
Martin, Host, Caribbeana, WPFW 89.3 FM.
All activities are free to high school students and
younger. General admission
for the evening program is $10 for adults and $5 for
elders and students. The film and play are $5 each. All
day event tickets, which include all film, panel
discussion, and cultural presentations, can be purchased
for $20 for adults and $10 for elders and students.
Simultaneous
commemoration activities will take place at ADACI
branches internationally – in Lagos, Nigeria under the
auspices of ADACI Nigeria, as well as in
Dakar, Senegal under the sponsorship of ADACI
Senegal.
In
recognition of Caribbean
Heritage Month observed during June, ADACI
honors the spirit of our African
Ancestors shipped to the Caribbean
region who died during the Ma'afa, and celebrates the
rich cultural legacy
which we have inherited.
The
African Diaspora Ancestral Commemoration Institute
(ADACI), a non-profit organization founded in 1992, is
dedicated to institutionalizing the commemoration of the
millions of Africans lost during the Atlantic
enslavement of African people.
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Sunday,
June 11, 2006
3:00
p.m.
Washington,
DC
The
Caribbean American Intercultural Organization (CAIO), in
collaboration with other organizations, will co-sponsor
one of these events - a Caribbean American Interfaith
Service in
Washington
, at
the
Howard
University
Law
School
Dunbarton
Chapel on the VanNess Campus
(
2939 VanNess
Street, N.W.
,
Washington
,
D.C.
)
You
are all invited to attend this service, and bring your
friends and family. This is our opportunity to at
least try to present a unified effort, and to be a
part of history. For friends of the
Caribbean
,
The
denominations represented will be: Hindu, Muslim,
Catholic, Protestant, Spiritual
Baptist and Rastafari.
The
music will be authentically Caribbean, with well known
Caribbean
musician and
composer, Noel Dexter, guest conductor.
In
addition to the above, the weekend of June 2-4
has been designated as Caribbean-American weekend
of Praise and Thanksgiving. We are inviting all
houses of worship across the nation to join in this
recognition at some point during their religious
observances on that weekend. We would greatly
appreciate your support in encouraging your
denominational clergy to join in this recognition.
Please
help us spread the word as widely as possible - in your
newsletters, church bulletins etc.
Should you have any questions concerning this event,
please feel free to call Derrice
Deane (301-649-4133) (e-mail: ddcarib@aol.com).
Thanks for your cooperation. With
every good wish.
Derrice
Deane
Host,
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June 11-
June 25, 2006
Washington DC
The Institute of Caribbean
Studies (ICS)
As
you
may know, on February 14, 2006, the US Senate approved House
Concurrent Resolution declaring June as National Caribbean
American Heritage Month. President Bush is expected to sign the
Proclamation heralding this event in late May.
In commemoration of this historic occasion, the Institute
of Caribbean Studies (ICS), has organized a series of events
targeting the small business community and community leaders.
The
events which will take place June 19-20 include: a) Business
Opportunities Seminar at the Inter-American Development Bank.; and
b) Symposium on The Power of the Diaspora: Role of Financial
Services. In addition
ICS will undertake the 8th Annual Caribbean American
Legislative Forum, which will be followed by a Community Reception
to Honor Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Senator Charles Schumer for
their leadership in sponsoring House Concurrent Resolution and
also show our Appreciation to all Congressional Representatives
who signed on as supporters of the Bill.
As one of the original supporters of the Bill we feel
confident that you will want to be part of the Host Committee for
the Reception.
In
addition, the Office of the White House will host a Reception and
Briefing targeting Caribbean American Business and Community
Leaders on Monday, June 19 at 1:00p.m.-3:00 p.m. At this event, each invited participant will be
presented with an official commemorative letter by President
George Bush. Following
this, ICS will organize a Commemorative “Heritage is
Priceless” Dinner to be held following the White House event on
Monday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
The distinguished list of speakers being invited to this
series of events include:
(1) Rt. Hon. Dr.
Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada
; (2) Hon. Edwin
Carrington, Secretary General, CARICOM
; (3) Hon. Anthony
Williams, Mayor of Washington, DC
; (4) Hon. Hazelle
Rogers, Commissioner, City of Lauderdale Lakes
; (5) Hon. Shirley
Nathan Pulliam, Maryland House of Delegates
; (6) Ronald
Langston, Director, Minority Business Development Agency; (7)
Daniel Heath, Deputy Associate Director, National Economic Council
; (8) Harriet
Michel, President, National Minority Suppliers Development Council.
We
trust that your schedule will permit you to join us in Washington
DC for this unprecedented networking opportunity.
As
you can imagine these events are not without cost.
As one of the supporting organizations, we know you would
like an
opportunity to show your appreciation to the MEMBERS of CONGRESS
as well as to the ADMINISTRATION for
its support of the Bill to declare JUNE as Caribbean
American Heritage.
Attached
you will find admission and sponsorship rates as well as
Registration Forms. Owing
to national security clearance
requirements, people wishing to be included in the White House
invitation list must indicate their interest no later
than MAY 25, 2006. This
is to ensure timely review as your invitation will be send
DIRECTLY from the White
House only after we have received your payment and your
name has been cleared through NSA.
NO ONE will be invited without prior security clearance.
See other important deadlines on the registration.
In
addition, ICS has scheduled other key events that we list on this
special calendar for your information and invitation.
They are: 1) InterFaith Worship Service on June 11th;
2) National Caribbean American Student Conference on June
23; 3) Cricket on the National Mall (One Day Invitational).
We
hope that you will join us in creating a commanding presence of
the Caribbean American Community on Capitol Hill and at the White
House on June 19-20; and setting the tone for future engagement in
advancing the interests of our community.
Should you have any questions or need any additional
information feel free to contact me at (202) 907-6140 or Yasmine
Anderson Smith, Special Event Coordinator at
(301) 792-2276 or
Glenn Joseph ICS Executive Vice President at
(754) 224-6150. We
look forward to working with you.
Claire
A. Nelson, Ph.D, President
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The Institute of
Caribbean Studies (ICS)
OFFICIAL EVENTS
SCHEDULE
June
11- June 25, 2006
SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006
3:00-5:00 pm
- National InterFaith
Worship Service & Reception, Howard University Law School
Chapel
. Free & Open to the Public
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2006
8:00-12:00 pm
- IDB Caribbean American Business Opportunities
Seminar. Open to the Public, REGISTER by JUNE 3rd
1:00- 3:00 pm
- White House Reception & Briefing By Invitation Only,
REGISTER by MAY 25th (US National Security Clearance
Required)
6:00 -11:00 pm
- CAHM Commemorative
“Heritage is Priceless” Dinner.
By Invitation Only, REGISTER by MAY 25th
TUESDAY, JUNE
20, 2006
9:00 – 11:00
am - Symposium on
“Transnational Citizenships: The Role of the Diaspora.
Inter-American Dialogue. By
invitation Only, REGISTER by JUNE 6th
12:00-1:30 pm
- Lunch honoring Caribbean American Elected Officials.
By invitation Only, REGISTER by JUNE 6th
2:00 - 5:00 pm
- 8th Annual Caribbean American Legislative
Forum. Open to the
Public, REGISTER by JUNE 6th
6:00 – 8:00
pm - CAHM Congressional
Appreciation Reception. By
invitation Only, REGISTER by JUNE 6th
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006
9:00 – 5:00
pm - National Caribbean
American Student Leadership Conference. Open
to the Public, New York University
SUNDAY, JUNE
25, 2006
11:00-5:00 pm
- Caribbean American Heritage Month Cricket on the National
Mall. Open to the
Public
For Further
Information call: Claire Nelson (202) 907-6140 or Glenn
Joseph (754) 224-8150
Click
 For
Registration Forms
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June
19, 2006
To
commemorate Caribbean American Heritage Month, the Inter-American
Development Bank will host a Special Business Opportunities
Briefing targeting Caribbean American Business owners and those
interested in doing Business in the Caribbean on Monday, June 19
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This
1/2 day seminar will include speakers from the IDB as well as the
US Minority Business Development Agency; the USAID Office of Small
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization; National Minority
Suppliers Development Council; the City of Washington DC ; and the
World Bank.
Normally
this event is offered for a fee of US$295.00. This is an
unprecedented opportunity to get in on the ground floor of
networking with IDB officials in charge of procurement.
If
you are interested in attending, kindly send the following
information to Dorothy Patrickson at dorothyp@iadb.org
ASAP.
NAME:
TITLE:
NAME
OF COMPANY:
SERVICES OFFERED:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
TELEPHONE:
An Invitation and Registration will be forwarded to you from the
Office of External Relations at the Inter-American Development
Bank.
PS: The IDB Briefing precedes a Special Reception and Briefing to
the Caribbean American Community being hosted by the White House
on Monday, June 19, 2006
JUNE
IS NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE (JINCAHM) and
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SOCA WARRIORS MONTH BUT "SEEK
YEE FIRST THE POLITICAL KINGDOM" KWAME NKRUMA, FORMER
PRESIDENT OF GHANA
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Arious
Entertainment wishes the best to The Soca Worriers and may God Bless
them on their quest for
VICTORY IN GERMANY!
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Carnival is a major part of
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month and is one of the
ways the heritage and the culture of the Caribbean is exposed to
America.
Of course Carnival is a small part of the culture and
heritage of the Caribbean, but it is a very important part of Caribbean
Culture, since America is a melting pot of all nations, Carnivals in
America seems to have become more diverse as they grow.
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The
World Carnival Commission (WCC) is proud to announce its first
International
Carnival
Arts Conference from Friday, June 2, to Sunday, June 4, 2006 in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The
theme will be “The Business of Carnival in the 21st Century:
Defining the Caribbean Carnival Product” which will be filled
with activities and presentations from international carnival
experts.
The
keynote speaker will be Arts Council Senior Carnival Expert and
Strategist Mr.
Pax
Nindi, who wrote the National Carnival Arts Strategy launched
last year and directed the successful On Route International
Conferences held in England in 2003 and 2005. He will
bring his numerous years of experience and knowledge to the
conference as he highlights his dynamic tale of carnivals around
the world.
The
conference is directed by the WCC President Mr. Henry Antoine
and will be hosted by the West Indian Canadian Day Association
(WICDA) of Montreal, Canada in the famed McGill University New
Residence Hall, 3625 Park Avenue, Montreal.
Panel
discussions and presentations will feature carnival experts from
England, South Africa, New York, Boston, Toronto, Brazil,
Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean, North America, Europe and South
Africa. Guest speakers include: Hon. Joan Yuille-Williams, The
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture of Trinidad and
Tobago; Dr. Hollis “Chalkdust’ Liverpool, Calypsonian
extraordinaire (Trinidad & Tobago), Mr. Esteves da Costa,
leader of Rio’s oldest samba group, Estacio De Samba (Brazil),
President of the Federation of European Carnival Cities Mr.
Henry Van der Kroon
(Holland) and Mr. Michael D. Roberts, Editor of the New York
Carib News.
Based
around defining the Caribbean carnival as a product, the
conference aims
to provide an insight into the rich experience that carnival
artists contribute to the cultural, economic and social
development of communities all over the world. There will
be an opportunity for delegates to network, socialize and
celebrate during the three days..
For
further information and registration please contact Gemma
Raeburn-Baynes on (514)
369-0025.or e-mail the President on; h.antoine@efsnet.ca,
WICDA, 2207 Girouard Street, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3C4
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The
finale of this month long celebration is the 14th Annual DC
Caribbean Carnival. This year, DC Carnival has over
20 different bands participating from all over the Caribbean, such as the Bahamas, St. Vincent, Trinidad, Virgin Islands, Grenada,
Haiti, Jamaica, and this year the diversity continues with an addition
of an African Band. Of course our famous Mud Band will be back this
year in large amounts. This truly looks like a great line-up of
Masquerade bands, steel pan bands, and the many more aspects of the Caribbean
culture as it's celebrated around the world - all taking place here in
Washington DC on
Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th, 2006.
June 4, 2006 -Mas bands
will be showing their costumes at
"Carnival City"
www.dccaribbeancarnival.com
Vending Opportunities are
still Available!!! |
This Year
we (Arious Entertainment) have sponsored several bands, which are
displayed below. We especially Congratulate Washington Rampage on
Selling Out their 5 sections a month before the event takes place.
This is a great accomplishment!!!
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"Ice
Carnival" for 2006 DC Caribbean Carnival
Presents
"Royal
Fantasy"
Log On
to Ice Carnival’s website www.icecarnival.net for
all the details
To
reserve your costume contact Germaine at
410-944-0323 or 240-447-2417
Arious
Entertainment is a proud sponsor of "Royal
Fantasy" |
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Jackie
& Associates
"Nations"
for DC
Caribbean Carnival 2006
For Information contact
Jackie or Janet 301-565-8037 or 301-524-8718 or
www.jackiecarnival.com
Arious
Entertainment is a proud sponsor of "Nations" |
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Shortmus
Productions - www.shortmusproductions.com
Shortmus
Productions
Presents
"IS
WE KINDA TING WE
HAVING FUN"
For DC
Caribbean Carnival 2006
For
Details: shortmus@msn.com
or 202-549-4142
Arious
Entertainment is a proud sponsor of
"IS
WE KINDA TING - WE HAVING FUN" |
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Out - Sold Out - Sold Out
All Costumes Are Sold
Out
Washington Rampage - www.washingtonrampage.com
Portrays "The King & I"
for DC Caribbean
Carnival 2006
 
All
Costumes are Sold Out
Arious
Entertainment is a proud sponsor of "The
King and I" |
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I am writing this editorial,
merely as an observer, not as a Panman (Panist), not as a member of
DCCC, Inc., not as an admirer of he Pan Masters Steel Orchestra..
Although, the above inferences will have some
influence (as a human being) on my thoughts; I will make every effort to
eliminate such.
Though there were some flaws; as is expected of any
new venture or adventure; (such as: the stage not really erected for a
sitting audience, better grounds', preparation, etc.) all-in-all this
was one of the best displays of entertainment, on this level, showcased
in a long while.
I really admire the astounding results of the Pan
Masters Organization. Although, not involved in the formation of,
or organization methods of the Organization - I felt kind of elated to
be directly or indirectly associated with the product of the "older
heads" of the organization (I am talking about the small, minute,
infinitesimal things they might have inherited from the Original T &
T Steelband)
HATS OFF TO THE PAN MASTERS ORGANIZATION, I am sure
after most of the kinks are discussed and ironed out, Next Year will see
an even better production!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
By Keith S. Preddie, P.E.
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PanMasters
2006 Jamboree
Opens Steelband Summer Season with a Bang!!
Maryland
- Traditionally, Memorial Weekend marks the
unofficial beginning of summer in North America. And Summer
marks the beginning of the steelband season in the north east
region of the United States. This weekend PanMasters
held its annual 'Steelband Jamboree' in North
Brentwood, Maryland. The event has steadily grown in
popularity, attendance and quality every year since it's
inception. Additionally, the show has quickly established
itself as one of the premier outdoor steelband music entertainment
performing activities that allows steelbands and music fans to
truly sample top groups together from throughout the
Northeast region.
[full
story]
by
When Steel Talks
When
Steel Talks is dedicated to pan worldwide with particular
emphasis on Pan In New York. It is a Basement Recordings,
Inc.
initiative designed to promote and educate the global community
on, the culture of the Steelband
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We at Arious
Entertainment congratulate Pan Masters Steel Orchestra on their wonderful
and successful Pan Jamboree!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Luta
and Samo on their great special performances at Zanzibar this past
Memorial Day Weekend
Happy Birthday Melissa
Tonya
Cherylann
Peter
Kimmy
Tim
Jerry
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CONGRATULATIONS
