When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to scholar, panist, and performing artist Deja Cain

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Deja Cain

June 26th

When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist Deja Cain 

 
Currently, Deja is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts with a specialization in Music at the University of Trinidad and Tobago hoping one day to become qualified in her craft...
 

September by Earth, Wind and Fire (Steelpan Cover) performed by Deja Cain


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