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Jathniel Thomas,
known by the moniker
“Jackspania,” is an
emerging calypso
singer who hails
from the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago.
Though he’s now
establishing himself
as a solo artist, he
has written and
produced many songs
for many different
artistes like Nap
Hepburn among
others. Thomas has
played back-up for
many calypsonians
including Duke,
Stalin, Barron and
The Mighty Sparrow
as a keyboardist. As
the former leader of
the Fabulous
Deltones, he has
headlined throughout
Trinidad and Tobago.
As a teacher in the
New York City Public
School System,
Thomas
was instrumental in
assisting in the
developing young
talent; particularly
in the area of Steel
Pan bringing this
culture to the
younger Diaspora in
North America. He
has worked with the
Jackie Robinson
Center, Police
Athletic League and
other organizations
in NYC.
Currently Thomas is the
CEO of Moonstone
Product- ions and owns
and operates Japat
Music Studio and
School, where he
continues to ensure
that young talent is
honed. His most
recent endeavor is
his foray into
Calypso, with the CD
Come Along With
Me and he was in
the process of
producing Sparrow
until Sparrow’s
recent health
challenges.
Another of Thomas’
2014 tracks,
Pan Man, is a
commentary on the
history of pan and
where it evolved
from based on the
negative connotation
that it used to
have. And in
addition to the
track featured here
-
We Come Out To Play
- there is also a
third in the spotlight
-
Dancing To The
Pan. |
