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| IPTC INFO | | Caption | Pan Trinbago has dedicated August 2008 to the achievements of Pan Artisan Anthony ”Tony” Williams. Tony Williams 77 best described as a widely respected and complete musician is an innovator steelpan tuner researcher music arranger and performer. He was the person who developed the spider web pan which was designed in fourths and fifths. The model is today widely accepted to be the standard instrument steelpan. In recognition and celebration of the man who has been hailed as an “absolute genius” Pan Trinbago will be staging three 3 significant activities during the month. The first is the rededication of the Foundation Stone at St. Paul’s Street on Friday 15th August 2008. The stone marks the place where the first meeting of steelbands was held. Two days later on Sunday 17th August 2008 there will be an Inter-faith Service at Neal & Massy Trinidad All Stars Pan Theatre Duke Street Port of Spain Trinidad at 10:00 am. Several members of the Inter-Religious Organization IRO will officiate. Lastly there is the inauguration of The Hall of Fame with Anthony Williams as the first inductee. The ceremony will take place on Friday 29th August 2008 at a venue to be confirmed. To commemorate the occasion Pan Trinbago has printed a limited edition Anthony Williams steelpan inventor tee shirt. These can be purchased for TT$60. at Pan Trinbago Head Office Park Street Port of Spain. Pan Trinbago recognizes Anthony Williams’ contribution to steelband development as an outstanding one that deserves commendation at the highest level. SOURCE: http://www.pantrinbago.co.tt/www/datapages/pantrin_listnewsdetails.asp?article=391 Angela A. Fox Media/Communications | | Headline | 2008: Celebrating TONY WILLIAMS who developed the standard or spider web pan and the divine system of 4ths & 5ths THE FIRST HALL OF FAME Inductee | | Copyright Notice | pantrinbago.co.tt | | URL | http://www.pantrinbago.co.tt |
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