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Panorama 2023 heralds the first live Carnival since 2020—and Hadco Phase II Pan Groove's maestro Len “Boogsie” Sharpe is welcoming it with his own tune, We Come out to Party. A media release said the song’s lyrics celebrate the end of the pandemic lockdowns and the return to free Carnival revelry on the streets. Sharpe
Three new bands have been added to the finals of the National Junior Panorama 21 and under category, set to take place at the Queen’s Park Savannah on Sunday. Pan Trinbago’s secretary Denise Hernandez confirmed to Newsday that the number has increased from 10 to 13. The order of appearance has also been changed. “It
Len "Boogsie" Sharpe and Nicole Borde. - PHOTO COURTESY HADCO PHASE II Steelpan arranger and founder of the Phase II Pan Groove Len "Boogsie" Sharpe on Wednesday mourned the loss of long-time friend and supporter Nicole "Nikki" Borde. Borde, died on Wednesday morning. On its Facebook account, the Hadco Phase II Pan Groove expressed condolences to her family and friends and remembered her as an "avid supporter" of the pan side. Sharpe told Newsday he would remember her as a trusted friend and partner who supported him throughout his life. Noting her friendly demeanour and lively character, Sha...
Save Carnival season with virtual shows Thursday 14 January 2021 A member of BP Renagades performs with the steelband during the 2020 Panorama finals at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain. The band’s president, Colin Greaves says Carnival was always an important part of annual activity for BP Renegades, but added that the brand expanded past TT Carnival. - FILE PHOTO Carnival does not lend itself to social distancing. In fact, it is the opposite of social distancing. But since the days of Canboulay, the industry has contributed to TT’s GDP, developing into a source of income for n...