Vanya 'Pan Woman' Reid
Born in 1977, with an ear that appreciated decades of music from all genres, way beyond her years. The original compositions of this Pan Woman reflected her gifts and was the outlet for a talent she shared.
She played Piano, Guitar, Violin and Pan. She owned each and spent quality time composing.
This was a gift displayed over her life as a musician, arranger, mentor, friend and woman of steel.
A true pan woman who is credited for her versatility. Vanya had the ability to play well and learn almost anything with pure passion and drive.
She did this naturally and it gave her a pleasure that only pan can give. A proud lover of steelpan music who was respected by many as she contributed her skills in many bands both national and international.
She transferred the mentoring skills gained in her work with young people as an advisor in Harringey Council.
Vanya loved to inspire and encourage musicians and openly discussed ways to develop and willingly shared her personal experiences.
Vanya ' Pan Woman' Reid will be someone the pan lovers in the world will remember, love and talk about long after she has left our presence because her presence was everything to so many.
She was radiant, talented, stylish and affectionate. A caring and expressive individual, in everything she did, to everyone she encountered.
Rest in music, love and peace
Vanya Reid.
1977 -2019
Vanya performed with the following steelbands:
St Pauls and Aĺl Hallows Steelband
Eclipse Steelband
Mangrove Steelband
Ebony Steelband
Women of Steel
Sound Specialists of Laventille
Petrotin Phase II Pan Groove
PCS Silver Silver Stars
TCL Skiffle Bunch
Crescendos Musical
Tamana Pioneers
San Juan All Stars
BP Renegades
Original Compositions
2003 Pan Explosion - Phases with Pantasia Steelband
2006 Pan Explosion - El Quadico - 2nd place Mangrove Steelband
2009 Winners Pan Explosion - Infatuation Ebony Steelband
