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A14 LOCAL
Thursday 16 augusT 2018

Come and Listen to some real Sweet Pan Music

PALM BEACH — In honor of Mr. Edgar Connor, master
steelpan builder and founder of the legendary “Aruba
Invaders Steel Orchestra” there will be a special event
coming Saturday at the Paseo Herencia Mall. You will get
the opportunity to hear a free concert created by Sweet
Pan Music Productions.

From 2007 Paseo Herencia Mall has been honoring Mr.
Edgar Connor with naming the main stage of the mall
after him. Last year family Connor was ordered to work
on a relief for the main stage of the open air theatre, cre-
ated by artist Maritza Erasmus. This was also the first time
the event ‘Honor to Connor Steelpan Celebration’ was
organized, which will be repeated this year on Saturday
between 7 and 9 PM. Marver Guedez is one of the musi-
cians that will give acte-de-presence during the event,
accompanied by Eltienne Yarzagaray.

He is only 15 years old and already plays several music
instruments, he started playing steel band at the age of
10. The North Stars Steel Band will also perform and at the
same time their founder Freddie Tromp will receive recog-
nition for the role of the band in the world of Steel bands.
Master of ceremony will be Ruben Garcia, who always
has been a supporter of the Connor family too. The Con-
nor brothers will be recognized for their contribution of
the event, the production as well as the presentation.

Steel Bands played a significant role in the society of
Aruba, mostly during carnival season. Introduced by a
Trinidadian immigrant at the time of De Lago Oil Refinery,
this type of music grew in popularity. Unfortunately nowa-
days steel bands are rare and almost a lost art. Be sure
not to miss this special event and hear some pure music
from the region.

For more information please contact Paula Engelen at
telephone 00 297 630- 6640 or email: myvoicemycreativ-
ity@gmail.com. q