The PanJammers are in the midst of learning some new songs arranged by Patrik Bernhard, who also arranged Rock 'n' Roll Medley.
Lead Pan Christine did a little research about one song in particular, "Hazely Crawford." It seems that this song is inspired by a sprinter who in 1976 won Trinidad's first Olympic gold medal (Hasely Crawford). Below are some links to various bits of information.
Wikipedia
News Article 1
News Article 2
At practice Monday, I discovered that one of our pan families had met Mr. Crawford in Trinidad!
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