Interview about the newly invented musical instrument :The G-Pan or Genesis Pan

This steelpan was invented at my institution - by a team led by Professor Brian Copeland , the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the university. Like all brand new developments, there are naysayers and also some controversy. Despite this expected "discussion", I say kudos to ALL involved!!!

Here Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture Junia Regrello discusses this new instrument.

Junia Regrello Sets the Record Straight on the G-Pan - Trinidad and Tobago's latest steelpan Instrument Development

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Since it’s unveiling more than a year ago, the G-pan (Genesis Pan) has had no shortage of detractors and controversy. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Parliamentary Secretary Junia Regrello attempts to set the record straight on the purpose, expectations and realities of this instrument as it relates to the nation of Trinidad and Tobago, the government, and the overall Trinidad and Tobago steelpan music fraternity.

Ultimately, according to Mr. Regrello, “this is about the protection of the instrument, and for the people of Trinidad and Tobago.” He also emphatically states that the objective is not to replace the traditional steelpan instruments with the G-pan. They are of the opinion that the G-pan can harmoniously co-exist with the traditional steelpan. In addition, the rumors that the purpose of the G-Pan is to ‘reduce the number of players’ - is nothing more than ‘propaganda’ that has no basis in reality, Regrello affirms.

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