Playboys? Time to change name

But the question remains: is it willing to evolve? It seems that it’s time to change the band’s name.

There are a number of female pan players in the group, as there are in all steelbands. It’s time we get with the times and be “correct.” The name Playboys/Playboyz needs to be changed and Pan Trinbago should encourage pan orchestras to be gender neutral in their identification. Of course old habits and customs die hard, but there is precedent; recall “Gay Desperadoes.” Let us honour the achievements of the female pan players by being considerate and thoughtful. After all, it can be argued that they are saving the steel pan movement with their participation.

Stephen Patrick Pt Cumana