‘Chaconia Gold’

Leader and Manager of the Exodus steel orchestra, Ainsworth Mohammed said members of the band feel humbled to be the recipient of the Chaconia Gold medal.

He said such recognition shows that Government was heading in the right direction in how it viewed the steelpan movement. Mohammed said the medal is worth all the time and effort he and his members have put in over the years. “This is definitely a step in the right direction but with the steelpan movement, Government could always do more,” he said. Mohammed said the band members were elated when they heard the news. He said they were all very appreciative and hope Government will begin to get a little more involved in the steelpan movement in the future. Giving a background to the achievements of the steelband, which has been in existence since 1981, Mohammed said Exodus has won several titles on the national level such as the World Steelpan Championships in 2002, East Zone Championship, reigning Caribbean Pan Championships in 2001, Champ of Champions title at the Dimanche Gras in 2000 and the 40th anniversary Champ 2003, Dimanche Gras Panorama.