Elston ‘Ellie Matt’ Nero of Newtown, St.Kitts, is known for his musical genius that has allowed him to gain recognition at home and abroad. An arranger, composer, guitarist, keyboardist, drummer, and steel pan player, Ellie Matt was involved in St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Carnival since its inception in 1971. Ellie Matt has been quoted as saying a Trinidadian musician influenced his decision to take part in carnival that first year. “In 1971 on the birth of National Carnival, I was Influenced by Joey Lewis of Trinidad and Tobago. My…
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