Emmanuel ‘Jack’ Riley in the Spotlight

As an integral member of the steelband culture and movement, Jack Riley wears at least three hats.  He creates the pan instrument -  hammering and shaping by  hand discarded 55-gallon steel drums then turns to the next phase - tuning the pans and finally turning out a fully handcrafted musical instrument.  Jack  is a great improvisational steelpan player and renowned soloist.  Having received accolades as a creator of and performer on the steelpan, he has the unique distinction of one who can truly be hailed as the "Master" of the Steelpan instrument.

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