Liam Teague (born in 1974) is a Trinidadian composer, arranger, and steelpan performer.[1][2]
Liam Teague | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, musician, professor |
| Instruments | Steelpan |
| Website | liamteague.com |
Life
editTeague 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
edit- 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
edit- Steel Band Professor and Director at Northern Illinois University
- Winner of the Trinidad and Tobago National Steelband Festival Solo Championship[6]
- Winner of the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteers Association Young Artist Competition
- Appeared in concert with Grammy-nominated musicians Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Samuels, Zakir Hussain and Dame Evelyn Glennie.[7]
- Awarded national honour of the Hummingbird Medal (Silver)
- Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Award for Excellence[8]
- Received keys to the City of San Fernando[9]
References
edit- ^ Khan, Nass-er. "Liam Teague: Paganini of the steelpan". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ Cullen, Joe (June 2007). "Liam Teague Interview". The Canadian Music Educator.
- ^ Smith, Angela (2012-06-07). Steel Drums and Steelbands: A History. Scarecrow Press. pp. 122–123, 174–175. ISBN 9780810883437.
- ^ Emrit, Ronald. "Liam Teague". Best of Trinidad.
- ^ "Liam Teague Named Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor". PAN Magazine. 2018-04-30. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ "Liam Teague - NIU - School of Music". Northern Illinois University. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ^ "Liam Teague's Website". liamteague.com. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ^ "Prof. Liam Teague". ANSA Caribbean Awards for Excellence. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ Francis, Innis (December 15, 2022). "Liam receives keys to San Fernando". www.guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 2022-12-23.