When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to composer, arranger, soloist and veteran panist Terrance “BJ” Marcelle

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When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist Terrance “BJ” Marcelle

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - well-known steelband panorama arranger Terrance “BJ” Marcelle - no stranger to winner’s row in the small conventional steel orchestra category in Trinidad & Tobago - speaks about his present position as arranger for New York’s D’Radoes Steel Orchestra.
  
D'Radoes Steel Orchestra - "Like Ah Boss" -  BJ Marcelle arranger - 2015 Panyard Recording - Basement


Full Extreme - D'Radoes Steel Orchestra - Tempo Pan Yard Version 2017

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