Pan in the Park, Sat. Sept 6th, 12-4pm

Pan in the Park is a series of traditional steel pan performances in various parks across the City of Cambridge presented by Cambridge Carnival International. This series of events is one of the highlights of Cambridge Carnival International’s Anniversary city-wide celebrations. Each event will showcase our organization’s Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra (CYSO) & the folkloric tradition of pan music.

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Experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Caribbean culture at Pan in the Park: Steel Pan Showcase. Enjoy a lively afternoon filled with steel pan music, Caribbean cuisine, local craft vendors, and family-friendly fun in the heart of Central Square.

The showcase will feature exciting performances by steel bands from across Greater Boston and New England, including the Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra, Tempo International Steel Orchestra, and other talented groups. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate community, culture, and the joyful rhythm of the Caribbean.

Presented by Cambridge Carnival International in collaboration with Tempo International Rhythm and Steel, and sponsored by Mass Audubon, Cambridge Arts, Cambridge Community Foundation, Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra, and The Williams Agency.

Pan in the Park Line Up in Order

  • Welcome - Nicola Williams, President of Cambridge Carnival

  • History of Steel Pan - Dr. Ulric Johnson

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Solo - Darren Fenty

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Solo by Richard Paul

  • Solo- PJ (to be confirmed)

  • Solo- Karee Smith (to be confirmed)

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Solo - Charles Serjeant

  • Intermission /DJ

  • St. Mary’s Heavenly Fire Steelpan Orchestra

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra (“Sugar Bum Bum, “Hot-Hot-Hot”)

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Tempo International Rhythm and Steel

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Red Storm Rhythm Section (to be confirmed)

  • DJ Ohh and Host

  • Volume II

  • Branches (to be confirmed)

  • Combined Steel Pan Jam Session - public welcome to join

  • Solo - Debbie Sergeant Smith/Sista Dee

  • Closing remarks and Acknowledgements

Pan in the Park Vendors

  • Green coconut, watermelon juice pineapple, & mango

  • Prepacked Frozen Popsicles

  • Jerk chicken, jerk pork, fish, oxtail, & rice & peas

  • 100% natural, wise mouth tea and pickled vegetables

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