Denzil Botus
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 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.