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In 2002, Gerald Forsythe ran a pans workshop in Norfolk. This initial workshop brought together the first members of Mango Janet (tenor), Judi (tenor), Teresa (double second) and Kevin (cellos). The band continues to grow and there are currently nine members. |
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Janet has been playing pan for about 11 years having learned in Tobago from Selwyn Alexander. Janet worked with a local school in Norfolk, providing workshops before starting in Mango. She holidays regularly to Tobago and invariably plays in their Carnivals. Janet plays tenor. |
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Judi has been playing tenor for approximately 15 years. She was first introduced to pan playing by a work colleague and went on to play with the Comets and be the founder members of the Norfolk Police Steel Band (now disbanded). She has played pan in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago Panorama and at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham. |
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Lisa, learned how to play pans at the school Janet supported. She became a fan of pan and convinced her parents to buy her double seconds so she could carry on playing after she left school. Lisa has been playing for 8 years. |
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Kevin, Janet's husband, having enjoyed pan in the Caribbean was now receiving regular helpings of it at home and his interest grew. Kevin plays cellos. |
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Kenny until last year was the bass player, however he was keen to try out a different instrument and purchased a set of guitars from Gerald Forsythe. Kenny has been gradually learning songs on the guitars and passing on his skills to Mango's new bass player, Rachel. |
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Ian had first learned to play pans with the Norfolk Police Steel Band. Ian is very versatile and can play tenor, bass, drum or percussion. His main instrument if tenor. |
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Kim plays double seconds and hadn't even heard of steel pans until she met Ian. Kim has now been playing for 5 years having started off with a single second and graduating to doubles 3 years ago. |
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Rachel is Mango's newest and youngest member and is Lisa's sister. She has taken over as bass player and is currently learning all Mango songs. Rachel also plays a wider range of pans at school, including seconds and tenors. |
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Jamie is Mango's drummer and Ian's son. Having learned how to drum when he was at school, Jamie supports the pans through percussion. Jamie has a good ear for rhythm and beat. |
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