New York Pan Stars win competition at first ever Panfest steel drumming festival

A group made up of dozens of young New York musicians won a junior steel pan competition Saturday. 2014 marks the first year of Panfest, a steel drumming festival. Organizers say the competition

News 12 Staff

Aug 24, 2014, 4:04 PM

Updated 3,701 days ago

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A group made up of dozens of young New York musicians won a junior steel pan competition Saturday.
2014 marks the first year of Panfest, a steel drumming festival.
Organizers say the competition gives local steel bands a chance to compete and perform.
Nearby residents danced to the rhythms.
The winning team, the New York Pan Stars, brings home the trophy at the inaugural event.