(L-R Standing): Augustus 'Pan' Andrew seen here in a photo (circa 1950s) with members of the CYO football team. Also pictured (center stooping) is teamate Albert Best, grandfather of Jahvid Best and resident of Nor. Cal.Condolences go out to Antonia Andrew of our Northern California community on the loss of her father Augustus 'Pan' Andrew who died Saturday in St. Lucia.
“Pan”, as he was affectionately known, has been recognised as a cultural hero in St. Lucia for his contributions in the areas of sports and music. He was a pioneer in the development of steelpan music in St. Lucia dating back to the early 1950s when he led the island's first organized steelband, Turks. He was also one of the first in St. Lucia to explore the craft of building pan instruments locally. But he was best know for leading what was once St. Lucia's most popular band, Big Six, in which he played the piano.
Antonia's sister Jackie and brother Adrian 'Buffalo' Andrew was also a member of the St. Lucian community in northern California for a number of years. Buffalo played bass guitar with a numbe of bands here before moving back to St. Lucia in the late 90s.
We share in their loss.
Great archival photo.
ReplyDeleteI recognise Smoky Charles 2nd from left, back row. Fourth from left, back row, is that Trotet Edmunds or his brother? Front row, left, is Leo Spa St Helene.
Perhaps others could help with identification of persons?
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