Sir Clarence Oungku Edwards of Antigua and Barbuda’s soca band Burning Flames has called for official recognition as the sole composer of Magician (I Command You), a song currently being performed by the Pan Elders Steel Orchestra.

In a social media post, Sir Clarence said he was honoured that the Trinidad and Tobago-based orchestra selected the song as its piece of choice. He noted that Magician was originally composed, arranged, produced and vocally performed by him as part of Burning Flames’ musical repertoire.

He appealed for those responsible for preparing competition credits to ensure his authorship of the song is properly acknowledged, stressing that he is the sole composer.

Despite the concern over attribution, Sir Clarence praised the Pan Elders Steel Orchestra for its interpretation of the work. He commended the arranger’s approach and described the execution by the players as impressive.

Sir Clarence also expressed confidence in the band’s chances, predicting success in the finals based on the strength of the arrangement and performance.

Magician is one of Burning Flames’ best-known titles and remains widely recognised across the Eastern Caribbean, where soca music continues to influence steel orchestra repertoires.