Imran Lewis was born of a musical family on 7th November 1994 in Antigua.
His father William Lewis, himself a popular National sportsman and musician, proudly tells us the story about Imrans’ introduction to the pan.

Imrans’ older sister Andie-D Stephens was practicing her performing talent (naturally the Pan!!) for her participation in the 2000 Hal Jackson Talented Teen Pageant in Antigua. When she broughthat home a tenor pan to work on her rendition of the Frank Sinatra classic “Born Free”, Imran was as attentive as ever by her side.

After a long, tiring rehearsal, Andie took a break and “rest down de pan”. Imran seized the opportunity to not only play note-for-note, Andies “Born Free”, but went on to amaze his family with a rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Where Fools Rush In” and the rest is history!

Imran’s debut was at a concert at the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral concert in 2000. He was quickly invited to render the National Anthem to open various government functions and those of the organizations such as the Antigua Cricket Association, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and quite often at his church.

His father spoke to Barbara Mason from the Department of Culture who referred him to Victor “Babu” Samuel. Imran was enrolled in the National Youth Pan Orchestra (NYPO) in 2001.

Imran, the little Maestro, has since played with Panbazadoz in 2002 & with both Panbazadoz and AMP Halcyon in 2003 for Antigua’s National Panorama.

Recognizing his immense talent, Imran’s father began to teach him the rudiments of music theory.

In 2003, Imran overwhelmingly won the Optimist Petite Show with his magnificent skills on the pan and the following year traveled to St. Kitts to perform as guest artiste at the Caribbean Optimist Convention.

Back in Antigua, Imran played with Gemonites for Antigua Panorama 2004. That same year Imran began learning the art of improvising.

Imran’s favorite pan soloist is no secret - Liam Teague is his role model and Imran pledges to work hard to become an accomplished pannist.

Imran is presently attending the St. Michael’s School in grade five and is a straight “A” student and now, at age nine (9), he consistently places first in his class.

All eyes will be on Imran over the next few years to see if he blossoms into a wonderful musical swan and fulfills his true potential as the next Antiguan pan virtuoso.