NIU Steelband
Illinois, USA - NIU (Northern Illinois University) Steelband under the direction of Liam Teague and Cliff Alexis and the All University Steelband conducted by graduate students Josanne Francis, Barry Mannette, Khion De Las, and Khan Cordice present their spring 2013 concert on Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m., CDT, (4:00 p.m. EST) in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall located in the Music Building at 400 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb, Illinois on the campus of Northern Illinois University.
Robert Greenidge
The concert will feature the legendary steelpan performer/composer and arranger, Robert “Robbie” Greenidge. Born in Success Village, Laventille, Trinidad, Robert Greenidge migrated to the US in 1971 and since that time has performed and recorded extensively with artists such as Maurice White of Earth Wind and Fire, Harry Neilson, John Lennon and Ringo Starr of the Beatles, and with RCA.
Greenidge has also served as the arranger for one of the most decorated and respected steelbands in the world, Desperadoes Steel Orchestra. In his role as arranger, Robert Greenidge has produced a number of winning arrangements for the Desperadoes at the most prestigious steelband competition in the world, Panorama. He is a member of Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefers Band and for many years has toured and recorded with the group. Robbie has appeared on numerous movie sound tracks, television shows, and has presented workshops and clinics at many educational institutions.
NIU Steelband is also excited to feature as new percussion faculty member Mike Mixtacki, who will play on Mongo Santamaria’s “Afro Blue.” The concert promises an eclectic blend of music from across the globe and will also be streamed live on the web at www.niu.edu/music. The concert is free and open to the public and the building is accessible to all. For more information, please contact Lynn Slater at 815-753-1546 or lslater@niu.edu.