Happy Birthday to panist, musician and educator Khyah Judah - October 21

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Meet Khyah Judah - Brooklyn, New York

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form


 

New York, USA - “Music has always been a major part of my life and I see playing Steelpan as a way of getting deeper into that form of self-expression....I feel like when I’m behind a Pan, nothing matters but me and the music.” She is multi-talented, reflective and experienced... In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, musician, dancer, performing artist Khyah Judah shares her experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form.


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