Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel has passed

When Steel Talks extends condolences to family and friends

New York, USA - When Steel Talks extends deepest condolences to the family and friends of Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel. Claudette was one of only two women in New York who founded and led a steel orchestra; the other was the late Glenda Gamory of Pantonic.  Claudette Baptiste passed on May 27, 2021.

Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel
Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel

Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel (right), with the late Glenda Gamory, founder of Pantonic Steel Orchestra (left)
Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel (right), with the late Glenda Gamory, founder of Pantonic Steel Orchestra (left)

Claudette Baptiste with Glenda Gamory
Claudette Baptiste with Glenda Gamory

Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel (left), with Lincoln Crichlow of New York Pan Stars/Sonatas
Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel (left), with Lincoln Crichlow of New York Pan Stars/Sonatas

Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel (left), with the late legendary Ellie Mannette
Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel (left), with the late legendary Ellie Mannette

Women In Steel in Antigua, with the late legendary arranger Dr. Jit Samaroo
Claudette Baptiste′s Women In Steel in Antigua, with the late legendary arranger Dr. Jit Samaroo (striped top)

Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel
Claudette Baptiste, founder of Women In Steel

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