Steelpan musicians, state lawmakers call for more support
Activists and legislators are speaking out about the challenges local steelpan musicians often face in finding permanent rehearsal spaces. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
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Activists and legislators are speaking out about the challenges local steelpan musicians often face in finding permanent rehearsal spaces. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
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