The second half of the show will feature the intricate and danceable rhythms of the Humboldt State Calypso Band. Long a campus and community favorite, the Calypso Band is comprised of 30 HSU students and alumni, and features a full orchestra of steel drums.

Founded in 1986 by Dr. Eugene Novotney, the Humboldt State Calypso Band prides itself in maintaining an accurate and authentic connection to the roots of the steel band movement and the innovative musicians of Trinidad, the island on which this unique percussion phenomenon was born. Performing traditional and contemporary music from the Caribbean, Africa, Brazil, and the United States, the Calypso Band has played in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, Oakland, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Eugene, OR and Seattle, WA.

The combined HSU Percussion Ensemble and Calypso Band performance begins at 8 PM on Saturday, April 28 at 8 PM in the Van Duzer Theatre on the HSU campus. Tickets are $6 general, $2 students/seniors, free to HSU students with ID, from HSU Ticket Office (826-3928) or at the door. Directed by Dr. Eugene Novotney, an HSU Music Department production.

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