EMILY
My name is Emily. I have been part of TASSO for many years and have traveled to Germany, Scotland and Australia on tour with the band. I have always had a great time traveling and playing all around the world. Some of my hobbies include swimming, being a lifeguard, going on walks, hanging out with friends, and […]
NIGISTI
Nigisti My name is Nigisti, I have been in Salmon Cupid’s amazing steel pan orchestra, Toronto All Stars, since I was in grade seven. I graduated from post secondary school with a welding and cosmetology certificate. I am a makeup artist, and an artistic director. I love the concept of enhancing and highlighting ones beauty […]
JOSHUA
My name is Joshua, I live in Canada. I have three siblings and two dogs. My favourite hobbies are reading, writing and hanging out with my family. I have been involved in music since the age of 7. I love travelling, and have so far been to various parts of North America, the Caribbean and […]
JEREMY
Hello my name is Jeremy, I am a Jamaican-Canadian hip hop dancer and photographer from Toronto, Ontario. I love the summer, going on adventures and drinking water. I have been playing steel pan for many years and I love it. I even made one a few years ago. Playing steelpan is a great way for me […]
RHIANNE
Hello, I am Rhianne and I have been a part of TASSO for 6 years now. It’s my last year with the band and I’ve loved being in this ensemble. I’ve travelled with TASSO to Scotland and Australia, and can’t wait to go out with a bang on our trip to Spain. I enjoy travelling […]
EMMA
My name is Emma. When I’m not doing steel pan you can find me horseback riding or playing guitar. My horseback riding career started at the age of nine when I began riding with my heart set on showing. Now I ride for fun and I’m enjoying that a lot more than training to show. […]
MORGAN
My name is Morgan and I am 13 years old. I have been playing steelpan from Kindergarten. I enjoy going on the internet and playing around with the computerize steelpan in my free time. I am always busy playing different sports such as squash, badminton, ping pong, tennis, tae kwon do and the track and field sport shot put. My favorite […]
ALEXUS
My name is Alexus and I am a third year member of the Toronto All Stars Steelpan Orchestra (TASSO). I have a passion for the arts and studied dramatic arts at the Young People’s Theatre(YPT) and Art Starts in Toronto. I also enjoy playing the drums, clarinet and socializing with friends. My future aspiration is […]
JOSH
My name is Josh and I don’t know what to write for my bio. I’m not going to put too much information on here because I would much rather people get to know me by talking to me in person. Anyways, I’ve been playing steel pan since i was 5 under Salmon Cupid AKA the […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Christina Atkinson
QUESTION – Tell us about yourself. Who is Christina Atkinson? Christina A. – I don’t think anyone can describe themselves well in a couple of sentences! But I think my friends would describe me as an energetic, passionate, and loyal person who is always looking to understand more of the world and never misses an opportunity […]