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Remembering Sterling Betancourt, pioneer of steelpan music in the UK · Cyprus Report

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Remembering Sterling Betancourt, pioneer of steelpan music in the UK

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Sterling Betancourt, a Trinidadian musician who played a key role in introducing steelpan music to the UK, passed away last month at the age of 96.
He faced significant racism upon moving to the UK in the 1950s, including encountering signs that read "No Blacks."
Despite the challenges he faced, Betancourt maintained a positive outlook and never harbored bitterness.
He was known for his resilience, building his own musical instruments from discarded materials.
Betancourt's legacy includes his contributions to the music scene in the UK and the impact of his work on future generations.

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‘He saw signs saying No Blacks – but he never got bitter’: Sterling Betancourt, the man who brought steelpan music to the UKThe Guardian · 14 days ago

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Sterling Betancourt, a Trinidadian musician who played a key role in introducing steelpan music to the UK, passed away last month at the age of 96.
He faced significant racism upon moving to the UK in the 1950s, including encountering signs that read "No Blacks."
Despite the challenges he faced, Betancourt maintained a positive outlook and never harbored bitterness.
He was known for his resilience, building his own musical instruments from discarded materials.
Betancourt's legacy includes his contributions to the music scene in the UK and the impact of his work on future generations.

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