Pan matriarch Karen Codrington dies
Karen Codrington, the mother of the popular pan band the Codrington Pan Family, has died.
On its Facebook page the family band said Codrington died on December 15. They thanked everyone for their prayers and sentiments and asked people to remain patient until further updates were given.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts also issued a statement about Codrington’s death, saying the minister, Randall Mitchell, was saddened to hear of the passing of Karen Codrington.
“Karen, an accomplished player, nurtured young pannists, including her own – the Codrington Pan Family, and is credited with promoting the steel pan at home and abroad.”