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    Amral's Trinidad Cavaliers III
    (Sunday Guardian, 17-Aug-75) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Mr. Amral Khan stated that his third group, Amral Khan's Cavaliers III, has been concentrating on a highly sophisticated repertoire of music. The musical arranger Bobby Lennox Mohammed has spent endless hours making the most beautifully arranged steelband music. During past tours of the United States, the band won unlimited acclaim and recognition.
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    Anthony 'Muffman' Williams A True T and T Musical Genius: The Man Who Raised the Pan
    (Express, 1-Jun-96) Johnson, Kim; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    This article recounts the history of steelpan arranger, pioneer, innovator and musical genius Tony "Muffman" Williams. William's 'Fourths and Fifths" arrangement of notes has become the standard design on most steel pans and he created the modern steelband ensemble by putting pans on wheels.
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    Band Spotlight: Phase II Pan Groove
    (Pan Evolution, 15-Feb-04) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    This article gives some history on the formation of Phase II Pan Groove. One of the hallmark of Phase II is that from 1974 to the present, the band has played selections by arranger, composer and musical director Len "Boogsie" Sharpe. A list of the names of these selections are included. Phase II became the first steelband in the history of Panorama to win the coveted title of "Panorama Champions" with its 'own tune'.
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    Band Spotlight: Renegades, Pamberi
    (Pan Evolution, 15-Feb-04) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The article gives a brief history of Renegades and Pamberi Steel Orchestras. Renegades had its first taste of success in steelband competitions in 1969 and under the arranger Jit Samaroo following the sponsorship of the Amoco Oil Company, the band rose to prominence. Jit Samaroo began to arrange for Renegades from 1972 and the band made it to the finals, the first of many finals for the band. Renegades has also made its mark internationally. Pamberi Steel Orchestra was formed in 1980 from two other steelbands and the name Pamberi means 'forward', taken from the freedom fighter of Zimbabwe. The band's accomplishments are mentioned and the band has performed abroad.
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    The 'Beethoven' of Pan
    (Daily Express, 6-Feb-82) Blood, Peter; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    This article comments on the Beethoven of pan, Lennox 'Boogsie" Sharpe , the arranger of four of the nation's top steelbands. The beginning of Boogsie phenomenal pan career is discussed.
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    Bertie Marshall for Sunshine Hall of Fame
    (Express, 23-Oct-98) Joseph, Terry; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    For a man who has been responsible for a series of improvements to the sound and presentation of pan music over the past three decades, Bertie Marshall has never quite received his fair share of appreciation. Gil Figaro, founder of the Sunshine Awards, says his organisation is seeking to correct this cultural oversight.
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    Birth of Two Pan Pioneers
    (Express, 25-Oct-00) Anthony, Michael; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    This article examines the birth of two pan pioneers, Ellie Mannette and Winston "Spree" Simon.
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    Bobby Mohammed … A Steelpan Legend Re-emerges
    (Sunday Guardian, 7-Jul-13) Khan, Nasser; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The author interviews Lennox "Bobby" Mohammed, the sprightly and spiritual 71-year old arranger as he reflects and comments on his re-emergence on the music scene. Mohammed became the youngest arranger to win a Panorama title at the age of 22 in 1965 and was honoured with one of the country's highest national awards, the Humming Bird Medal Gold.
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    Boogsie Gets Tobago House For Steelpan Work
    (Trinidad Guardian, 18-Jul-99) Blood, Peter Ray; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Mr. Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe, a pan icon in Trinidad and Tobago, was given a house from the THA for his many contributions towards Pan in Tobago.
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    Boogsie Makes A Sweep
    (Sunday Guardian, 2-Mar-87) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Phase II Pan Groove created history for Panorama 1987 when they became the first unsponsored steelband to win a National Panorama title. It was also a marvelous year for the band's leader and arranger, Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, who won most of the prizes at stake in the 1987 Panorama competitions. The list of the results are presented.
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    Boogsie Promises a Show to Remember
    (Guardian, 10-Aug-12) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Pan Maestro, Len "Boogsie" Sharpe will have a show at the Little Carib Theatre and promises a "show to remember with a difference". The master arranger, composer and pannist will be unveiling a new piece called Let's Make Here A Better Place from an upcoming CD.
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    The Boogsie Story
    (Sunday Guardian, 9-Feb-86) Singh, Valentino; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Mrs. Grace Sharpe comments on the development of Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, one of Trinidad and Tobago's top musical arrangers and pannists. Boogsie Sharpe states that he does not recall not being involved in pan and never regret getting fully involved with the steelband.
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    Boogsie' Takes Enchanting 'Stroll' in the Rain Forest
    (Trinidad Guardian, 4-Nov-00) Bowman, Wayne; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    This article discusses Len ‘Boogsie’ Sharpe’s performance at the 2000 World Steelband Music Festival. Sharpe’s two solo performances helped the TCL Skiffle Bunch to win the title of the World’s Best Playing Steel Orchestra, while Sharpe was declared the world’s best pan arranger and composer.
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    Boogsie's Mom's Birthday Wish: Victory for My Son
    (Newsday, 10-Feb-96) Trujillo, Gregory; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Phase II Pan Groove will perform first at the National Panorama semi-finals on the stage at the Queen's Park Savannah. Phase II is under the directorship of the incomparable Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, who would like to establish himself as the "king of steelband arrangers". Boogsie's mother will be celebrating her 83rd birthday and states that what would please her most is for Boogsie to win the Panorama.
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    Boogsie, Jit in the Lead
    (Sunday Express, 7-Feb-88) Blood, Peter Ray; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Arrangers Boogsie Sharpe and Jit Samaroo are enjoying remarkable success in this year's Panorama competition. Boogsie stands a good chance of having five steelbands in the national finals and Samaroo has three bands in the semi-finals.
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    Bradley Trains Arrangers
    (Express, 3-Jul-96) Joseph, Terry; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Champion arranger Clive Bradley, completed the second programme of lectures and workshops for steelband arrangers which was sponsored by the San Fernando Corporation.
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    Brooks Arranges for Hatters
    (Daily Express, 9-Jan-88) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Pannist Earl Brooks will again arrange for Hatters of San Fernando and Potential Symphony of Malick in the Panorama competition. Some of the highlights for Brooks are discussed in the article.
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    Congratulations Phase II
    (Express, 2-Mar-87) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The article congratulates Phase II Pan Groove which won the Panorama competition and became only the second Woodbrook band in 25 years to win a Panorama. Phase II, was the first unsponsored band to win Panorama and reached the top through their own efforts and the ability of arranger Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe who became the first man in steelband history to win Panorama with his own composition.
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    Congratulations, Phase II
    (Daily Express, 2-Mar-87) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The author comments on the way society has matured, meaning that for Carnival the stain of violence has lessened. The disputes over the results of the Panorama have remained in the realm of words. Phase II Pan Groove, an unsponsored outfit has won through their own efforts and the ability of arranger Len "Boogsie" Sharpe. Sharpe became the first man in steelband history to win the Panorama competition with his own composition.
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    Countdown to Panorama: The Saddest Hattrick
    (Express, 2-Feb-96) Joseph, Terry; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, who has taken Phase II Pan Groove to two dozen Panoramas, will miss his third Panorama due to difficulties with the law in the US, where he is based. Sharpe could not be released from probation in the US to come home to complete the song he started with the band.