I grew up on an island in the Caribbean that was tucked away, safely beneath the hurricane line. My home was near forests whose earthy scents hinted when the rains would arrive. Life was seasoned colorfully with local food, carnival, beaches, and laughter, all the while a gentle steel band played in the background.
This ‘Pan’, as we called it, wasn’t the music that you hear at touristy resorts. Rather, it was the sincere melody of unknown artists. It emanated from nowhere but was there, off in the subtle distance, connecting every soul in our nation.
I have long since migrated to the United States of America, where I carry with me this childhood belief that any person can make a difference in a nation.
WunderSpot is dedicated to these ‘artists’.
Simone Dominique
