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Denzil Botus | |
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| Also known as | Belt |
| Born | Port of Spain |
| Origin | Trinidad |
| Genres | Calypso, soca |
| Occupation | Pannist |
| Instrument | Steelpan |
| Years active | 1960s-present |
Denzil "Belt" Botus (born July 3, 1946) is a pannist from Trinidad. He is best known for holding the record for most winning steel band Panorama arrangements[1][2][citation needed] and his heavy jazz influence in calypso/soca music. Botus has been active since the 1960s and is considered one of the best steel drummers in the world.
- ^ "Steel Band Winners Are Announced". The New York Times. 6 September 1999. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ "Andre White makes History with 'Heat' and ADLIB Steel Orchestra - New York Panorama 2008". When Steel Talks. 31 August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2011.