DESMOND  ERNEST  WAITHE

DATE OF BIRTH: ...
PLACE OF BIRTH: ..., Trinidad
EDUCATION: ...
STEELBAND: Exodus
SPECIALTY: Arranger
CAREER:                                 Waithe combined with Pelham Goddard to take the Exodus Steelband to Panorama wins in 1992 and 2001. The following is a summary of Waithe's shared success in the steelband Panorama competition:
  • 1992 - "Savannah Party" (David Rudder) with Pelham Goddard, 1st
  • 1993 - "Dust in Yuh Face" (David Rudder) with Pelham Goddard, 3rd (Tied)
  • 1995 - "Simple Thing" (Pelham Goddard) with Pelham Goddard, 2nd
  • 1996 - "The Case of the Disappearing Panyards" (David Rudder) with Pelham Goddard, 3rd (Tied)
  • 1997 - "Guitar Pan" (Lord Kitchener) with Pelham Goddard, 3rd
  • 2001 - "A Happy Song" (Roger George) with Pelham Goddard, 1st
AWARD:
  • 1993 - Trinidad & Tobago Humming Bird Medal Silver for Culture (Music)
Compiled by Ronald C. Emrit