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Liam Teague

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Liam Teague
Born1975 (age 48–49)
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger, musician, professor
InstrumentsSteelpan
Websiteliamteague.com

Liam Teague (born in 1974) is a Trinidadian composer, arranger, and steelpan performer.[1][2]

Life

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Teague was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1974.[3] He attended Northern Illinois University in the US, where he earned his bachelor's degree in music (1997), as well as his master's degree in music (1999).[4] He currently works as a professor at Northern Illinois University, where he teaches music and serves as the Chair of Steelpan Studies.[5]

Discography

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  • 1993 Hands Like Lightning (Engine Room Recording)
  • 1996 Emotions of Steel (Engine Room Recording)
  • 2000 T'NT (Sack Records)
  • 2010 Open Window (Rhythmic Union Records)

Awards and honours

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References

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  1. ^ Khan, Nass-er. "Liam Teague: Paganini of the steelpan". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  2. ^ Cullen, Joe (June 2007). "Liam Teague Interview". The Canadian Music Educator.
  3. ^ Smith, Angela (2012-06-07). Steel Drums and Steelbands: A History. Scarecrow Press. pp. 122–123, 174–175. ISBN 9780810883437.
  4. ^ Emrit, Ronald. "Liam Teague". Best of Trinidad.
  5. ^ "Liam Teague Named Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor". PAN Magazine. 2018-04-30. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  6. ^ "Liam Teague - NIU - School of Music". Northern Illinois University. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  7. ^ "Liam Teague's Website". liamteague.com. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  8. ^ "Prof. Liam Teague". ANSA Caribbean Awards for Excellence. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  9. ^ Francis, Innis (December 15, 2022). "Liam receives keys to San Fernando". www.guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 2022-12-23.