Welcome to the Diego Martin Pan Institute. Pan began in Trinidad around 1939 and since has reached worldwide acclaim.
We are committed to preserving the legacy of this wonderful musical instrument and to bring people to Trinidad to better appreciate the source of this instrument. We want the world to meet the inventors, pioneers and innovators of pan and to learn from them. We want to spread the joy of pan music to all who visit us. Whether you are a professional musician or a professional music lover we offer a program for you. Let us immerse you in the pan culture that is Trinidad and Tobago. We promise to give you an unforgettable experience of fun and learning.
The fourth edition of Jazz Artists on the Greens, the premier open air Jazz Concert in the country, will be held at the Centre for Creative and Festival Arts, U.W.I., St. Augustine, on Sunday April 2nd, 2006. As in previous years, the 2006 event will highlight Local and Caribbean Jazz performers.
The featured performers for 2006 are:
- Rosemary Phillips of Barbados, featuring Martinique’s Bernard Brothers and Bajan saxophonist Andre Woodvine,
- Dominica’s Michele Henderson featuring Michael Boothman of Trinidad,
- Chicago based Trinidadian pannist Clyde "Lightning" George,
- Latin Jazz sensation Fuego Latino of Trinidad and Venezuela,
- The Icewater Pan Ensemble, arguably the most exciting single-pan steel orchestra in Trinidad and Tobago.
- To purchase tickets, click here.
For a downloadable copy of the media kit, click here.
Help us grow. Our Institute is always looking for new and vibrant members, and for people who are intrigued by the steel pan culture. We invite you to become a member of our community and spread the word that we are growing, and welcoming new members. 
Immerse yourself into the heartbeat of Caribbean music, calypso and steelpan culture at the Diego Martin Pan Institute inTrinidad. You will be treated to an enjoyable cultural adventure whether you come in July to see the leatherback turtles, in November to enjoy the steelpan jazz festival, or in February to experience the 6 week long Carnival Festivities. Meet the Culture Bearers of Trinidad music, the living Icons of the steelpan and calypso movement. Try your hands on the steelpan.