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For over 50 years, Bertrand "Birch" Kelman has dedicated his life to the country’s national instrument, the steelpan, in tuning and design.

As a tuner, Kelman helped secure 21 Panorama victories for Renegades, Phase II Pan Groove and Trinidad All Stars.

He was also responsible for recommending Jit Samaroo – hailed as one of the country's best arrangers – to Renegades in 1971.