Iconography: Jit Samaroo

Founder of ‘Samaroo Jets’ in 1967. A family band formed with his younger siblings and cousins. As a band they went on tours to North and South America, India, Europe and the Caribbean. He was best known as the first arranger in the 1990s to lead a Steel Orchestra to nine (9) panorama victories with bp Renegades. Jit won with bp Renegades in 1982, 1984, 1985, 1989 and 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996 and 1997. He continues to be honoured both locally, regionally and internationally for his incredible contribution to steelpan music and education.