‘Pan Army’

Len “Boogsie” Sharpe

This gift, known to many as “perfect pitch,” has taken Boogsie to musical heights only dreamed of by others.  He was awarded the Humming Bird Silver Medal in 1987 and was also named Cultural Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago (as well as David Rudder) in 2000. These are just two of the many awards and honours he has received for his musical excellence.

Len “Boogsie” Sharpe also received the Hummingbird Medal (Gold) for his contributions to the development of the steelpan in Trinidad and Tobago in 2009.

As a cultural icon in Trinidad and Tobago, pan player, arranger, and composer, “Boogsie” is dedicated to bringing music that people from all walks of life can appreciate and enjoy. He channels his musical talents through Phase II Pan Groove.

Led by “Boogsie,” the five-time national panorama champions compete in most of the national steelband competitions throughout the year and are also involved in many shows, entertaining the public of Trinidad and Tobago.

Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s “Pan Army” sung by Kernel Roberts, is the tune of choice of Phase II Pan Groove in the Northern Region of Trinidad and Tobago for the 2010 steelband Panorama competition.