Lil' Drummer Girl

LDG EP#028 - Bickley Rivera - Queen of the Steel Pan Drums

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A few weeks ago I attended our local radio station WMNF 88.5's benefit - Karbbyan Kruze Music Festival hosted by Angela B. at Skippers Smokehouse and saw some amazing, talented and fun performers throughout the day. When Bickley Rivera and Island Chill band came out to play, I was immediately enthralled with her playing on the steel drums and the percussion and groove of the band they were so much fun to listen to.  I couldn't stop moving to the music.  I had a great chance to meet her and see if she would be a guest on the sow and she agreed.  So, today's episode you will meet Bickley Rivera, the high priestess of steel drums.  About Bickley: Bickley Rivera began her recording career in 1985 and branched into the Latin and Caribbean genre when she and her husband, Nelson, formed the group "Cuba Libre" in 1992, where she was keyboardist and lead singer. They originated and produced "Caribbean Madness", the only Caribbean Riverboat Cruise series on the Connecticut River, which sold out for 5 seasons. She t