Hailing from Benares Street, St James, Port of Spain, Keron follows in the footsteps of many outstanding pan aficionados from that area.  Like his neighbour, mentor and role model, Len Boogsie Sharpe, he has a natural talent for music. Keron is the resident musical arranger for Kool and the Gang steel band based in Benares Street and joined Playboyz steel orchestra in 1999 after leaving Modenaires. 

Keron uses the exposure to Boogsie’s musical style to develop his arranging skills and is proud of the fact that Pan has always played a major role in his life. At age twelve, he played in a quartet at the Carifesta 5 with Joe Beetle and was also selected to attend the Republic Bank Pan Minors scholarship program at the University of the West Indies where he achieved grade 2.

Keron attended Fatima College where he studied Business Management at A levels and now wants continue his studies at university to attain his degree. When questioned about his studies and music he replied, ‘ This winning combination will make me a stronger person as I will be able to address my music and also ensure that the most efficient and effective management methods are employed to take it far into the future.’      

by Robbie Joseph