The Man is Simply “Crazy” - Vocalist and Performer Edwin Ayoung Speaks on Pan and Steelband Panorama Music

The Man is Simply “Crazy”
Vocalist and Performer Edwin Ayoung Speaks on Pan and Steelband Panorama Music

Global - Veteran recording artist, composer and performer Edwin “Crazy” Ayoung is one of the most versatile and respected practitioners of the art of singing and composing songs, several for the renowned steelband panorama competition of Trinidad and Tobago. These songs can also be adopted for the New York, England and Canada steelband panorama competitions. For the upcoming competition in 2010 - Mr. Ayoung is set to rewrite the history books for having participated in more songs for panorama in a single season than anyone before.

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Ayoung reveals where his passion for the steelband movement comes from, and his dreams for the “pan tune” singer. He goes on further to explain why he thinks he is a chosen favorite among the writers of panorama music to add voice to their creations.
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Steelband Panorama Music Songwriters bring Social Commentary back to the Forefront for 2010

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Daddy Sparks, Seventy-eight years young & still playing the Steelpan

Trinidad & Tobago, WI - Come carnival 2010 Fitz-Gerald Sparks would be 79 years young and still playing tenor pan for his beloved Starlift Steelband for panorama even though he has been confined to walking on crutches over the last eight years. “Daddy Sparks” as he is fondly called in the home circle of Lady Hailes Avenue in San Fernando, south Trinidad, has seen it all and done it all in the name of steelpan – from tuner to arranger to captain to manager of a host of steelbands throughout the length and breadth of Trinidad.

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Panorama - Tunes for 2010

• “Pan in De Mas” sung by ‘David Rudder’ - composed by Pelham Goddard; lyrics by David Rudder

• “Pan and Calypso” sung by ‘Crazy’ - composed by Jeff Narell; lyrics by Edwin Ayoung

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Panorama World Cup 2009 - A Festive Pandemonium

Welcome to the "Festive Pandemonium 2009" your chance to vote in the 1st ever Panorama World Cup for the greatest steel orchestra in 2009.

The top four steel orchestras in the world this year, have been brought together in one radio show that you can listen to right now!
Contestants are:
Silver Stars from Trinidad
Salah Steelpan Academy from Canada
Ebony Steel Band From UK
Pan Sonatas From USA

Who will you choose?
http://www.panorama-worldcup.com