Moods of Pan 2008 Festival -
An Antiguan Experience

Moods of Pan 2008 Festival

If it’s the last weekend in November, there would be only one place to be at that time of the year - on the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua for the annual Moods of Pan (MOP) Festival. Whether you are a student of the instrument, historian, educator or fan - MOP is the place to be. The three-day festival is truly about the steelpan music instrument and all that surrounds it. There is no other authentic steelpan music experience like this in the world. The MOP 2008 was an educational, cultural, musical and spiritually uplifting experience.

Some of the greatest names ever associated with the steelpan instrument graced the MOP stage over the three-day festival.  Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, Robert Greenidge, Hell’s Gate, David Rudder, Ralph MacDonald, the 25 A-Side showcase, Five Alive and Another Side of Pan were just a few of the artists and features enjoyed by this year’s attendees.

The Moods of Pan Festival has steadily  grown in importance and statue.  It is now a recognized brand of steelband music excellence known all over the world.  Below is the 2008 coverage of MOP with articles, live interviews, pictures and videos.  

• Prime Minster Baldwin Spencer Speaks on Pan and Its Importance to the Caribbean Region 
• Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda speaks on the Moods of Pan 2008 Steelpan Music Festival - and on Barack Obama
• Video synopsis of Moods of Pan 2008
• Another Side of Pan - in pictures
• Ralph MacDonald, Robert Greenidge & Friends Drop Magic on MOP Festival
• The Genius of Len ‘Boogsie’ Sharpe
• David Rudder continues His Tribute to Pan, Calypso and Culture
• Memorable Moments in MOP’s Five-A-Side Steelband Competition
• Five Alive Showdown at the Deanery Grounds
• 25-A-Side Features The Best in Antigua & Barbuda’s Steel Orchestra Industry
• Cool & Smooth 25-A-Side Launches New Era
• 25-A-Side in full Video Review
• Antiguan Pan Festival the Best in the Caribbean Region?  No doubt!!
• And The Youths Shall Lead… National Youth Pan Orchestra Triumphs
• TCL Skiffle Bunch Star at Moods of Pan Festival 2008
• Moods of Pan 2008 Fast Facts

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