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Keith Pringle? told about how each of the different instruments were created to imitate the instruments found in the orchestra. Von Martin stated that the steel band could match any symphony in their performances. He further explained how women have traditionally been left out of music. So he presented who Jenifer Blackman who told a little bit about women in the band. She explained how women in the past were prevented from performing with a group of men, so she was the last member to join the band. Her parents were very liberal in that they allowed her to be a free spirit, and explore her musical inclinations. Von Martin took the platform and mentioned the different kinds of music such as cadonce, formed in 1974 on the island of Dominica, sky, reggae, marengae (spanish form). He mentioned that most of the members worked regular jobs because by being ethnic it is hard for them to get jobs-so they practice on the side.
Ques. was asked about the rastafarians being linked to Haille Selassie. Ans. the rasfas looked about Haille Selassie as God, who would lead them back to the promise land.