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Fatima | Harvard | Berklee
@harvardcollegesteelpan

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Charlton Alfonso’s arrangement of “Savannah Grass” was one of the first pieces our ensemble ever learned, making the opportunity to perform it alongside him on our inaugural tour to Trinidad especially meaningful.

The original song by @kesthebandofficial celebrates the Queen’s Park Savannah as the heart of Trinidad and Tobago’s annual Carnival festivities, including Panorama.

Experiencing the Junior Panorama competition firsthand gave our ensemble a deeper appreciation for the Savannah’s place in Trinbagonian culture and for the tradition behind the music we had been playing.

That experience, together with @charloalfonso sharing the story behind his arrangement, brought new meaning to the piece and helped us deliver a performance of “Savannah Grass” that we will never forget.

Sound engineering/mixing: @triinitone
Concert videography: @kerronlemessy
Savannah videography: @brianbartholomewtt
Interviews & Video Editing: @adam_bart

#trinidad #steelpan #harvard

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🎓 HARVARD IN STEEL 🎶🇹🇹

Adam Bartholomew is leaving Harvard with more than a degree.

The 23-year-old filmmaker, musician and Harvard graduate helped bring steelpan to the Ivy League university through the Harvard College Steel Pan Ensemble, while continuing to carry the legacy of Panazz: The Story to new audiences.

Now, Adam reflects on Harvard Steel, the success of his pan documentary and the next chapter in his journey through music, film and storytelling.

“Wherever I go, I will carry Trinidad and Tobago in my heart,” @adam_bart

📰#ReadAllAboutIt in today’s @trinidadexpress 🗞

🛢: @harvardcollegesteelpan
📣: @micsstarrpublicist 🎤🌟

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Ringing in Commencement Week with a vibrant performance of Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” in collaboration with @hu_candela at @harvard_arts Fest 2026!

🎼Arranged by @adam_bart ‘26
💃Choreographed by Paola Lee-Vega ‘26 & Sierra Valdez ‘26

🎷 @matthewchen10 ‘26
🎺 @zebjazz ‘27

Shoutout to all our seniors graduating this week! #HarvardClassof2026 #Harvard26

This performance was produced and presented by the Office for the Arts at Harvard.

@harvardcollege

@badbunnypr #steelpan #trinidad #puertorico

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Rehearsing Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” with 🎺 @zebjazz ‘27 and 🎷 @matthewchen10 ‘26 ahead of our final performance of the year at @harvard_arts Arts Fest 2026!

You don’t want to miss this! 💃🕺

🗓️ Saturday May 2nd, 12pm
📍Science Center Plaza
FREE ADMISSION

@badbunnypr 🇵🇷 x 🇹🇹 Arranged by @adam_bart

#steelpan #salsa #jazz #trinidad #puertorico

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It was a joy to play in the iconic Sanders Theater for the first time as part of Cultural Rhythms 2026!

This annual showcase brings together a diverse lineup of cultural performance groups on Harvard’s campus. Thank you @harvardfoundation !

Come see our final performance of the year at @harvard_arts Arts Fest on Saturday May 2nd, 12pm, at the Science Center Plaza!

🎵 “Iron Man” by Lord Kitchener
Arranged by @adam_bart in the style of Panazz

#steelpan

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We made our quad debut at Currier House’s Black History Month stein! 🌳

Thanks for the good food and great vibes @currierhouse !

🗓️ February 26th, 2026
📸 Photos by @tolu.adz

#steelpan

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We had a blast performing @houselowell for our ‘Carnival in Cambridge’ event! 🎉

This event coincided roughly with the final round of Panorama, the greatest steel orchestra competition in the world, held annually in Trinidad and Tobago during the nation’s carnival season 🇹🇹

🤝Co-presented by @harvardcaribbeanclub
🗓️February 22, 2026

📸Photos by @finn.berard

#steelpan

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Performing the 🇺🇸 National Anthem at the Harvard vs Brown Men’s Basketball Game (2/13)

Arranged by: @adam_bart

@harvardmbb
@harvard_arts

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Members of the Harvard College USA Steelpan Ensemble led by Adam Bartholomew and Elizabeth Bennett introduce themselves as well as other members of their 12-pan side music group during their 1st performance in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. @adam_bart @harvardcollegesteelpan @harvard @usvicarnivals

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Adam Bartholomew and Elizabeth Bennett of the Harvard College Steelpan Ensemble share what it has been like experiencing Trinidad and Tobago, ahead of their free public concert tonight at NAPA.

#TTToday #News #CurrentAffairs #StayInformed #SteelPan #Harvard #NAPAConcert

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So proud of our past pupil making waves on the global stage 🌍🥁

From Harvard to home 🇹🇹✨ This inspiring article highlights how a former student is bringing the sound of steelpan back to Trinidad & Tobago in time for Carnival 2026 — sharing culture, excellence, and pride through music.

What began right here has grown into international recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder to see our alumni representing T&T with passion and purpose. 👏🏽🎶

Once a St. Andrew’s student, always part of the family. Keep shining and inspiring the next generation 💛💙

#PastPupilPride #MakingUsProud #FromHereToHarvard #SteelpanLegacy #TriniToTheWorld #Carnival2026 #AlumniSpotlight

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