 
Guyanese-born Ephraim Adams is a musician who has been dedicated
to playing the
steel drum/ban
or ‘playin pan’ as it is
commonly called for more than eighteen years. Not only is he a
player but he also an accomplished arranger. He was taught to play
the
steel drum while
attending Bishops' High School in the mid 80's. His ability to
arrange music was observed by the Orchestra's Director and soon he
was vested with the responsibility as the leader of the School's
Orchestra.
He performed with the Bishops High School
Steel Orchestra
on many occasions where their performances were breath-taking. In
the Finals of the National School
Band competition
in 1993 they won 1st prize for their performance. After Such an
outstanding performance he became very popular and a wanted
commodity for the country's big
bands. This new
fame led him to become a key player with the Banks Invaders
Steel Orchestra.
In this band, he functioned as a lead player and arranger. He also
performed with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company’s
Steel Orchestra
in the 90's. Ephraim Adams became a well known musician and a member
of the Guyana National
Steel Band
Movement. In his many years of experience he has performed with many
other bands touring and sharing ‘pan
music’ in Caribbean territories.
Ephraim is also the founder of the Holy Spirit Catholic
Church's Young Achievers
Steel Orchestra
and co-founder of “The Live Wire
Band” where he
functioned as a guitarist,
steel drum
soloist and a back up vocalist. His multi-talented performances were
honored when he was awarded the “Arts and Culture Award” in
1999-2000, by the National Bank of Industry and Commerce, Ltd. (now
renamed Republic Bank, Ltd) for his outstanding production of the
Annual Festival of Carols.
In 2003, Ephraim and his family immigrated to the United States of
America and brought his rich culture of music. His love and zest for
music has inspired him to diversify and further explore the
possibilities of preserving and promoting ‘pan
music.’ His current performances include: live shows at
Universal
Orlando (Lone
Palm & Bob Marley's Club), Resorts and Beach Clubs in and around
Orlando, The
Crown Plaza Ocean Deck in Melbourne, freelance work with the Land
Sharks
Band and many
others.
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