HILANDERS

Hilanders was founded in the 1950s by Kim Loy Wong who was the band's tuner, arranger, and manager. Wong left for the the USA in 1959 and the band's leadership was assumed by Bertie Marshall who became the band's leader and tuner. Hilanders ceased functioning in the 1970s when Marshall joined Desperadoes. Hilanders finished among the top three steelbands in the following significant competition:
YEAR EVENT RESULT SELECTION ARRANGER
1966 Panorama 3rd Obeah Wedding (Mighty Sparrow) Bertie Marshall
Compiled by Ronald C. Emrit