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Raspo

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RASPO stands for ‘Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra’ and is Reading’s most successful steel band for youths between the ages of 7 and 25. The band has three extraordinary young drummers who take lead roles in different songs. Nathaniel is 12 and plays treble guitar and bass pans. His sister Taneesha is 10 and plays drums, tenor and bass pans. Yasmine is 10 and plays drums, bass and tenor pans. RASPO’s repertoire comprises old favourites like ‘Peanut Vendor’ and ‘Sugar Boom Boom’ contrasted by Bob Marley’s ‘Stir It Up’ or ‘Maria Maria’ by Santana. This is community music at its best.

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