Salah Family

Salah & Family Steelpan Workshop

"The smallest concept of a nation is the family. We are pioneering and presenting a family unit with cultural expressions."

Salah & Family Steelpan Workshop started with three of Salah's children (Rachel, Walid, and Ishmawiyl) his nephew (Clifton) and himself. Newer members joined later, including his daughters (Miriyam, Fatima, and Zaynab) and vocalist Adiyla, wife and mother. This family ensemble uses all Steeldrum instruments, from Bass to Soprano. A unique group with a unique sound playing a variety of musical styles including Classical, Jazz, Reggae, Pop, Latin, Gospel, Soca, and Calypso. Soloists to any other combination available.

Since 1988, Salah & Family Steelpan Workshop has been busy making television appearances, radio shows, performing at school functions, private functions, shopping malls, campuses, cultural activities and concerts. Concert venues and appearances have included the Spectrum, Pollack Hall, Loyola Concert Hall, in accompaniment to the Jubilation choir; a presentation of both American and Canadian Anthems at the Olympic Stadium prior to an Expo’s Baseball game; the Molson Centre during a Hockey game; and several days at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

In 1995, The Salah & Family Steelpan Workshop released its debut compact disk and cassette entitled "Good Feelings"; a mixture of Classical, Jazz, Reggae, Pop, Latin, and Soca-Calypso. The material includes some items enhanced with a blend of vocals and with some original compositions and arrangements by Salah. In the 2000’s the kids have all grown up, the youngest daughter being a professional jazz drummer and all of the others are themselves teaching Pan Programs in the public schools, the group’s music performances level has also risen, a couple of new albums have also been added on along with two grand kids who are also part of the family steelpan group. For bookings contact :

SALAHPAN                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         313 Blue Haven, D.D.O. Quebec, H9G2N6, Canada -Tel:(514) 675-1425 Fax:(514) 675-1425-salah@steelpanplus.com -sal_wils@hotmail.com www.steelpanplus.com

 Salah & Family at The Montreal International Jazz Festival 1997

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