He has always had a profound interest in sports - namely cricket and football - and competed, performed and excelled at high levels from an early age. Akil played cricket alongside current international superstars such as Dwayne Bravo and Keiron Pollard - as part of the national cricket academy.
Upon completing secondary school Akil’s passion for Pan, the national instrument, further ignited and propelled him towards a career in music. A certified Pan tuner who holds a Grade 4 in music theory and countless practical experiences, he also worked to develop numerous steel bands in both Trinidad and Tobago. Akil also had the opportunity to feature in several winning performances namely:
1 - National Panorama Competitions
- a) Valley Harps (Trinidad)
- b) Our Boys Steel Orchestra (Tobago)
2 - Music Festivals
- a) Arima United School
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b) Alpha Pan Pioneers
(Tobago)
Akil has arranged music for Panorama with Jay Notes and Hill Toppers, small conventional steel orchestras, and does stage side music for a number of single-pan bands.
These words by Capleton: “music is a mission not a competition” have become such a profound quote to Akil Browne - which he uses to motivate and continue his musical journey.