De Onion Patch Crew

" De Onion Patch Crew infuses Bermudian Culture with Caribbean arts for educational and professional means "


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Music

Percussion, Band

Creative Support

Creative Group

What do you do in your creative field?

Paul Smith is Bermuda's most energetic, modern and inspired pannist.

What year did you start creating?

Paul was introduced to international pannist, Earl LaPierre Sr and his family in 2005,

What influences your work? What makes it unique?

After meeting internally known pannist, and seeing their work in the community, and the stylings used though steel pan it is my passion to show that.

Anything Else?

Paul is passionate about revitalizing steel pan culture in Bermuda, honing his craft and sharing his talents with young people across the island. He has performed alongside talented Pannists from the Caribbean, Canada, London, Japan and is bringing all that he has learned to his fellow Bermudians. Paul's desire to create a pan community here in Bermuda, similar to those found in Toronto, Trinidad and the Cayman Islands. Currently, De Onion Patch Crew provides steel pan lessons to all ages