Soca Fire - steel pan soloist (or duo with a saxophonist)

"Wayne Ricardo Gibson"

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My passion for playing started late at 15 years old, back in Barbados. My neighbour had a Steel band and I was privileged to be able to spend time in his pan yard trying my hand at the instrument there.

The steel drum is a unique instrument, very satisfying, and a rewarding instrument to play. Over the years I have developed a playing style that seems unique as there are very few players that play this way. Melody and harmony with 4 sticks not unlike a vibe player.

Not forgetting my roots, my musical interest ranges far and wide. Soca, calypso, salsa and the reggae sounds of the Caribbean are still on top of my performance list. Although I very much enjoyed my musical endeavours as a Steel pan soloist playing Jazz and the mellow Latin Bosa nova. Pop, Blues, Classical and even Indian music have some colour for me and I have played them all with the Steel Drums.

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