Khandeya "Kay" Sheppard is a steelpan musician with a wide range of solo and ensemble performance experiences in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. Khandeya is a solo performer and the music director of NEXUS Band and Dynamic Steel Project. Genres: R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop, Caribbean (Soca/Reggae)
NEXUS is a r&b/soul fusion ensemble in the Baltimore/DMV area. The full group is made up of 5-6 members including: vocalists, keyboards, steelpan, bass, and drumset. Our collective brings together trained musicians from Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, and Northern Illinois University who have been performing in other individual and group settings for 10-20 years.
3 reviews
Micayla W.
January 19, 2026Kay played for the cocktail hour of my wedding reception and my guests loved it!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Clifford A.
October 6, 2025Kay was on time and very professional. Her musical skills playing the steel pan was excellent. All of the guests loved her music and the bride and groom were so happy with her making their ceremony extra special.
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Sarah R.
February 19, 2025Kay was such a pleasure to have at our wedding. She brought the Trini vibe to my cocktail hour. Everyone loved it! She was timely, friendly and awesome. Our family loved her music choices.
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Price range: $350 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes
If necessary, we can provide our own sound but would need to have some access to outlets/power. We can also incorporate musical requests if needed.
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Baltimore, MD
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Columbia, MD
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Pasadena, MD
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Catonsville, MD
Friday
NEXUS DMV @ Front Porch Suitland
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Pan Masters @ Philly Pan Stars
All-day event
Saturday
PVYSO @ DC United
All-day event
Friday
NEXUS @ Vegan SoulFest
All-day event
Thursday
Elite Pan @ Lincoln Center
All-day event
Monday
Jam Session
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Juneteenth Festival (PMSO)
8:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday
BIRTHDAY BASH @ Takoma Station Tavern
8:30pm - 11:00pm
Performance set lists include a variety of genres including: Soca, Calypso, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Pop & Jazz
For solo performances at churches, weddings, or memorial services: Hymns, Gospel, and Classical music can be requested with advance notice.
Tent/indoor performance space [in case of inclement weather]
PA System
3 lead microphones and cables
Power strips/outlets
Bass amp / DI box
Keyboard amp / DI box
Steel Drum Player
