Congratulations to Single Pan champions, Newtown Playboys, on their accomplishment. The question remains, are they willing to evolve? It seems that it's time to change the band's name. At last observation there are a number of female pan players in the group. Indeed, female steel pan musicians are prevalent in all steel bands, It's time we get with the times and be "politically correct."
The name Playboys/Playboyz needs to be changed and Pan Trinbago should encourage pan orchestras to be gender neutral in their identification. Of course old habits and customs die hard, but there is precedent, recall "Gay Desperadoes."
Let us honour the achievements of the female pan players by being considerate and thoughtful. After all, it can be argued that they are saving the steelpan movement with their participation.