Hameed Shaqq a.k.a The Pan Piper, is a innovative, versatile, talented steel pan musician and composer whose repertoire includes jazz, blues, classical, pop, calypso, along with liturgical music.Shaqq works primarily as a solo pan artist, often backed up by his own drum machine and bass programming, and MIDI tracks.As well, his group The Pan Piperz Ensemble incorporates a variety of string, wind, and percussion instruments.
Shaqq hails from Trinidad and Tobago, where he was trained by steel pan veterans and played in numerous bands,including the award-winning Harmonites, Silver Stars, and Invaders. Four times champions Harmonites toured Europe, thrilling audiences at events as the World Fair in Zurich and the Music Festival of Spain. Shaqq toured various Caribbean Countries including Barbados and Dominican Republic and also performed, representing Canada , with Ontario All Stars Steelband at 2004,2005 Chinese New Year International Parade in Hong Kong, China.
Shaqq has produced Two (2) CD's Planet Pan a 16 Track recordings with hits from Bob Marley, the Beatles, Eagles, Zeplin, Charlie Parker, Morzart and more. The sewcond is a live recording, Pan for the People was recorded live by CBC Radio Gobal Village, this program is broadcast world over.
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Dear Hameed..your video Blue Moon..very wonderful!..and great bravo for your up comming CD..cheers my dear friend!..and may all your wishes come true and the universe smile upon you with many blessings in 2009..your the master of steel
Dear Hameed..oooh I loved all your videos..just wonderful..you make a great pan-elf..such fun you create and made me smile..your music is still beyond beautiful!..you are the master PANMAN!
I hope your Christmas is magical,filled with happiness and love..with friends and family..and the new year brings you all you ever dreamed of!
Thank you for adding me as a friend. I am Recording Artist Zsiaah from Chicago's Westside, I hope you enjoyed my music. You can download my New Releases for $0.99 on my myspace page and link to www. ourstage. com/fanclub/zsiaah for more info. Keep in touch there is more to come. The message is in the music. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for connecting with this little steelpan band from Sweden. You got nice sounds. I enjoyed "stairways to heaven" it was the first time I ever heard it on steeplan. Peace, Love and Respect /Ulrika
Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein gluckliches Neues Jahr Merry Christmas and Happy New Year All the best - Blessings. .......Never stop the beat....... Alvaro.
