Denzil Botus

Denzil Botus
Also known asBelt
BornPort of Spain
OriginTrinidad
GenresCalypso, soca
OccupationPannist
InstrumentSteelpan
Years active1960s-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.