http://panonthenet.com Global news about the steelpan instrument, steelbands, music and more. en-us © 2005 Global Steelpan Music News, When Steel Talks. Tue, 28 Jan 2006 11:01:05 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/jonathan-scales-kniting-factory-9-27-2014.htm The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Scales on double second pan returned to Brooklyn for a September performance at the Knitting Factory in Williamsburg. Sat, 27 Sep 2014 4:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/shut_up-9-24-2014.htm Brooklyn community vociferously challenges Community Board 9 plan to consider rezoning neighborhoods; New York J'Ouvert celebrations and area steelbands have a stake in the outcome. Wed, 24 Sep 2014 4:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2014/panyard-recordings-9-23-2014.htm UpClose! For the 2014 New York Panorama season, Basement Recordings captures the Panyard performances of seven of North America's finest steel orchestras. Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2014/daisy-james-mcclean-9-15-2014.htm In this UpClose When Steel Talks (WST) exclusive interview, WST participated in one of those rare and treasured moments as we stepped back in time through the eyes, voice and memories of an original pan pioneer, Daisy James-McClean Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/eddie-quarless-remembered-bklyn-9-15-2014.htm Many colleagues and fellow musicians, along with several representatives from the majority of the New York Pan world and further afield, all came together for a tribute and musical send-off in honor of steelband arranger Edison “Eddie” Quarless who passed away earlier on September 1, 2014 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/crossfire-15-years-later-9-9-2014.htm Brooklyn, New York's Crossfire Steel Orchestra celebrates its 15th year anniversary Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/so-brooklyn-young-gifted-cultured-slideshow.htm The Youthful Face of New York Pan – Highlights of the 2014 Steelband Season Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:14:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/panorama-selfie-irate-parents-9-12-2014.htm An irate pan parent posted in the When Steel Talks forum about the absence of 2014 New York Steelband Panorama pictures. So - is New York Panorama worth more than a “selfie”? Irate parents - Time to speak to Governor Cuomo. Fri, 12 Sep 2014 9:14:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/ny-2014-junior-panorama-results-9-10-2014.htm The junior arm of five of New York-area steel orchestras participated in the inaugural junior steelband Panorama competition - PanFest - organized by CLACC-C (Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center). The event was held August 23, 2014 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 9:14:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/video/d-radoes-steel-orchestra-j-ouvert-2014 Video highlights of the 2014 New York J’Ouvert celebrations which took place in Brooklyn on September 1, organized by J’Ouvert City International,Inc. (JCI). Music on the road was provided strictly by steelbands and rhythm sections. They accompanied the individuals, J’Ouvert mas bands, traditional ole mas and more. Tue, 9 Sep 2014 12:14:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/forum/topics/labor-day-j-ouvert-results-monday-september-1st-2014 Competition results for participating individuals, J’Ouvert mas bands, steel orchestras, traditional ole mas, etc - in the 2014 New York J’Ouvert celebrations which took place in Brooklyn on September 1. The annual event is organized by J’Ouvert City International,Inc. (JCI) Tue, 9 Sep 2014 2:14:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/st-judes-steelpan-marimba-fest-9-8-2014.htm Steelband musicians of St. Jude’s Private School from Festac Town in Lagos, Nigeria, represented their country well when they took part in the 2014 International Marimba and Steelpan Festival held in South Africa Mon, 8 Sep 2014 1:14:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/biting-insects-fossils-meet-pan-9-8-2014.htm When Steel Talks' perspective on WIADCA President William R. Howard's decsion to deny the organization press passes to cover the 2014 New York Steelband Panorama Mon, 8 Sep 2014 0:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/dis-of-culture-9-4-2014.htm Respected journalist & columnist... former Highlanders arranger... chairman of the T & T Folk Arts Institute speaks on WIADCA's open disrespect to the steelpan community and When Steel Talks Thu, 4 Sep 2014 0:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/iampan-golden-hands-9-3-2014.htm The Golden Hands Steel Orchestra music franchise of Trinidad and Tobago has just completed a motivating two-week audition process for its staging of the first ‘I AM PAN’ National Steelpan Pageant in 2014 Wed, 3 Sep 2014 0:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/leroy-clarke-realsteel-make-history-9-2-2014.htm Leroy Clarke made history back on August 23, 2014 when his arrangement of “Pan in the Atmosphere” led Real Steel to win the coveted title of ‘UK National Panorama Champions’ at the Notting Hill Carnival for the third successive year Tue, 2 Sep 2014 1:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/sep/quarless-obit-jahpan-9-1-2014.htm Eddie Quarless - Steelband arranger, ace musician and co-founder of JahPan Caribbean Steel Band passes; JahPan mourns his passing Mon, 1 Sep 2014 1:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/aug/dradoes-nypanorama-champs-8-31-2014.htm D’Radoes Steel Orchestra delivered a “Spankin’” for their fellow New York steelband panorama competitors, the effects of which will be felt for a full twelve months, when the orchestra became New York Panorama champions for the first time in the band’s twelve-year history\ Sun, 31 Aug 2014 19:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/results/NewYork/2014/ny-2014-panorama.htm Full results for the 2014 New York Panorama which took place at the back of the Brooklyn Museum, in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday August 30. Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/aug/wst-not-welcome-at-nypanorama-8-29-2014.htm WIADCA President William R. Howard tells USSA President Martin Douglas that When Steel Talks will not be issued press passes to cover the August 30 New York Panorama, citing 'articles WIADCA deemed negative toward their organization.' WIADCA are sole producers and organizers of the annual steel orchestra music competitive showcase, featuring overall the performing talents of hundreds of musicians Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:10:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2014/marc-brooks-8-5-2014.htm Watch an exclusive interview with panist, arranger and performing artist Marc Brooks - as he speaks on his beginnings, his present and future - UpClose Thu, 7 Aug 2014 9:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/aug/despers-launch-8-4-2014.htm Despers USA’s 2014 band launch was held at Metro’s panyard in the old R & S Strauss Auto Store’s large parking lot on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. Present were many of New York’s finest steel orchestras and one from New Jersey at full strength - Higher Levin, Oasis, CrossFire, D’Radoes, Sonatas, Pantonic and the host Despers USA Tue, 5 Aug 2014 9:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/aug/antbar-panorama-results-8-1-2014.htm Ebonites Steel Orchestra ends almost four-decade championship drought with 2014 Steelband Panorama win in Antigua & Barbuda, going with arranger Dayne 'Wadeka' Gomes; title defenders Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra fall to third place. Fri, 1 Aug 2014 13:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jul/laventile-reunion-7-27-2014.htm D’Radoes Steel Orchestra held its 2nd annual ‘Laventille Pan Family Reunion’ Day in its panyard. On display and in full effect: love for the Laventille community, art work relative to Pan and Laventille, and great music from the steel orchestras of Despers USA, hosts D'Radoes and Philadelphia Pan Stars. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2014/khuent-rose-7-23-2014.htm Watch an exclusive When Steel Talks interview with educator, arranger, composer and performing artist Khuent Rose. Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jul/pan-month-7-21-2014.htm Pan Trinbago celebrates Steelband Month in August, with a full schedule of events planned. An Interfaith Service at the panyard of Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchcestra on Duke Street in Port-of-Spain is first on the schedule Moon, 21 Jul 2014 18:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jul/stlucia-panorama-resullts-7-19-2014.htm St. Lucia 2014 Panorama Results - Pantime Steel Orchestra Takes Consecutive Championship Title; Harmonites Steel Orchestra makes it Four Consecutive Wins in 'Small Band Category' Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:00:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/page/tune-of-choice-and-arrangers-st-lucia-steelband-2104-panorama The steel orchestras, tunes of choice, and arrangers in the 2014 St. Lucia National Steelband Panorama Fri, 18 Jul 2014 8:00:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2534462:Album:460307 New York Pan Stars and NY Steel Orchestras Rock Volume II on Pantastic Friday... 2014 - in pictures. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:16:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2534462:Album:459924 New York Pan Stars and NY Steel Orchestras Rock Volume II on Pantastic Friday... 2014 - in pictures. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:15:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jul/d-radoes-launch-7-13-2014.htm Seven steel orchestras were initially on hand to perform for steelband music lovers at the 2014 Band Launch of D'Radoes Steel Orchestra. The event unfolded at their Canarsie-based pan yard in Brooklyn, New York. Six bands eventually played during a four-hour period, with audiences enjoying music from the hosts, along with Despers USA, CASYM, Pan Sonatas, Hearts Of Steel and CrossFire Steel Orchestra. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:15:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jul/north-region-events-7-8-2014.htm The Northern Region of Pan Trinbago Inc. hosts two events during the month of July, one at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, and the other at Phase II's panyard in Woodbrook, Trinidad Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:15:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2014/kareem-thompson-6-26-2014.htm Watch an exclusive interview with arranger, composer and performing artist Kareem Thompson. Thoughtful, cerebral, gifted, spiritual and introspective - Kareem brings to the steelpan art from that unique blend of intellect, talent and selflessness. Sun, 6 Jul 2014 12:15:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/mib/sugar-sphinx-rises-in-brooklyn-7-5-2014.htm Artist and Professor Dr. Kara Walker produces an extraordinary art piece showcased in Brooklyn, New York, USA – ‘A Subtlety’ – which brings clarity and focus to the exploitive birth and nature of the sugar industry in the Americas Sat, 5 Jul 2014 21:15:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jul/vincy-panorama-resullts-7-4-2014.htm Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra continues to create history with their unprecedented sixth consecutive steelband Panorama championship in their country of St. Vincent & the Grenadines. South East and Starlift Steel Orchestras placed second and third, respectively. Fri, 4 Jul 2014 8:45:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2534462:Album:457637 New York Pan Stars and NY Steel Orchestras Rock Volume II on Pantastic Friday... 2014 - in pictures. Tue, 1 Jul 2014 9:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jun//ny-pan-pantastic-friday-6-30-2014.htm The 2014 New York Steelband music season opened with a bang, as New York Pan Stars led a host of New York's finest steel orchestras in concert at Brooklyn's Volume II on the final Friday in June. Tue, 1 Jul 2014 8:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/history/timeline/clifford-alexis-national-steelband-1964.htm An exclusive interview with Clifford Alexis, arranger, tuner, panist and member of the 1964 ‘Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband’ which went on and Moral Re-Armament-facilitated tour to the USA that year. Fri, 27 Jun 2014 8:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jun/casym-spring-6-15-2014.htm CASYM Steel Orchestra held its annual Spring Concert to showcase the talents and accomplishments of the music organization's educational programs. Wed, 18 Jun 2014 8:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/may/attsdc-5-31-2014.htm Students of the Nigerian Military School, Zaria are proud recipients of steelpan instruments donated by Chief Bowie S. Bowei's Africa-Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan Development Company; the initiative includes free training on the instruments for the boys. Sat, 31 May 2014 21:05:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/invue/xalapa-steel-trinidad-3-20-2014.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Eduardo “Lalo” Téllez of Xalapa Steel Band of México talks about his band's time in Trinidad while playing with Valley Harps Steel Orchestra for Panorama 2014 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:05:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/2014-panorama-dvd-3-19-2014.htm Steel orchestra performances at the 2014 Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama Medium & Large Conventional Finals were captured 'live' and are now available on DVD Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:05:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/woman/2014/josanne-francis.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Josanne Francis of Trinidad and Tobago, now an NIU graduate student shares her fantastic journey with the steelpan instrument as her guide, wind and sail. Wed, 19 Mar 2014 4:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/woman/2014/yuki-nakono.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Yuki Nakano of Japan shares her worldly experiences and thoughts on the steelpan instrument and culture Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/woman/2014/sky-decoteau.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Sky De Coteau of Trinidad and Tobago shares her thoughts and visions for steelpan instrument Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/woman/2014/chihiro-ninomiya.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Ninomiya Chihiro of Japan shares how the steelpan instrument has impacted her life, and her love for Phase II Pan Groove Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/invue/andy-narell-3-14-2014.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks Orchestra Andy Narell shares his views on the 2014 Trinidad and Tobago Panorama season and more Sat, 15 Mar 2014 12:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/woman/2014/candice-andrews-brumant.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Candice Andrews-Brumant - captain of Renegades Steel Orchestra - shares her thoughts and dreams for the steelpan music artform Fri, 14 Mar 2014 1:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/oped/raffique-shah-was-right-3-13-2014.htm "In the aftermath of the 2014 Carnival celebration, a number of areas of discontent have prompted negative comment. This only further underscored that we’ve been in the throes of what I have chosen to call an across-the-board “dumbing down” of our cultural values. Trinidad and Tobago’s greatest resource, contrary to what some may believe, is its extraordinarily rich culture. Any ill-advised trend toward weakening that unique cultural foundation is one whopper of a no-brainer..." Les Slater Thu, 13 Mar 2014 1:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/woman/2014/julie-williams.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Julie Williams of Exodus Steel Orchestra in Trinidad and Tobago shares how the steelpan instrument has impacted her life Thu, 13 Mar 2014 1:30:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/oped/trinidad-all-stars-sailors-3-10-2014.htm A long time coming - Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra wins Band of the Year. In 2012, All Stars placed 6th in the Band of the Year competition, in 2013, the band was placed 3rd, now in 2014, it is the Band of the Year - Bukka Rennie takes a look at the progression Tue, 11 Mar 2014 1:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/champs-of-steel-3-6-2014.htm Most of the winners and champions of 2014's major Carnival and Panorama competitions, including Phase II Pan Groove, Mas, Kaiso and more - take the stage March 8 as Champs of Steel Plus brings down the curtain on the festive 2014 Carnival season in Trinidad & Tobago Thu, 6 Mar 2014 13:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/oped/dn-open-letter-an-3-6-2014.htm Journalist, steelpan historian and film director Dalton Narine pens open letter to birdsong steel orchestra arranger Andy Narell, sharing his views regarding the latter's 2014 Panorama arrangement of 'We Kinda Music' for birdsong. Narell’s response is also included Thu, 6 Mar 2014 10:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/invue/raffique-shah-2-25-2014.htm Never afraid to speak to truth, meet Raffique Shah - journalist, nationalist, activist, columnist and cultural historian - as he speaks on 'the Greens,' and Pan in Trinidad and Tobago in a When Steel Talks exclusive interview Tue, 4 Mar 2014 10:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/mar/ttcse-goes-to-china-3-1-2014.htm The Trinidad and Tobago Chinese Steel Ensemble has been invited by the China Performing Arts Agency to participate in the Meet in Beijing Arts Festival 2014 from May 1 to 3. Tue, 4 Mar 2014 6:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/results/2014-summary-results.htm Complete info and results for Trinidad and Tobago's Steelband Panorama 2014 Sun, 2 Mar 2014 5:15:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/results/small-steel-final-results-2-28-2014.htm Supernovas Steel Orchestra dethrones Arima Golden Symphony - Controversy for runner-up Siparia Deltones: Small Steel Orchestra Finals - RESULTS - Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama 2014 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:15:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/monday-pm-pan-2-26-2014.htm Steelbands will be in the spotlight at two Carnival Monday Night events - the second edition of the Groovy Soca Steelband Competition in all Pan Trinbago regions, and the Health & Fitness Chip in Port-of-Spain Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/results/junior-panorama-results-2-23-2014.htm New champions in all three categories in the 2014 National Junior Panorama in Trinidad & Tobago - it's triumph for Renegades Youth, QRC/Providence and St. Paul's Boys A.C., as Success Stars Pan Sounds, St. Francois Girls and St. Margaret's Boys A.C. are dethroned, each after at least two years as champs. Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/411/arima-panorama-lineup-2-23-2014.htm Eight single pan bands hailing from Arima are registered to compete in the 2014 Arima Panorama at the Arima Velodrome on February 24 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 12:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/411/order-appearance-single-small-finalists-2-22-2014.htm Twenty-six bands - sixteen single pan bands and ten small steel orchestras - will transform Skinner Park, San Fernando on Thursday February 27 into a final night musical battlezone for pan supremacy in their categories of Trinidad & Tobago's 2014 national steelband Panorama Sat, 22 Feb 2014 03:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/invue/liam-teague-2-20-2014.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, NIU's Associate Professor of Music and Head of Steelband Studies Liam Teague gives insight into his journey as the 2014 Panorama arranger for Silver Stars Steel Orchestra. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/411/junior-panorama-lineup-2-20-2014.htm Three winning junior steel orchestras go for consecutive championship titles in the 2014 Junior National Panorama this Sunday February 23 at the Queen's Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad; thirty steel orchestras in all over three categories will take the stage in the finals. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/junior-panorama-finalists-2-18-2014.htm Some thirty steel orchestras overall will compete in the Junior National Panorama at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, on Sunday 23 February from 9:00 a.m. - 2014 Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/large-steel-orchestra-finalists-2-16-2014.htm With a tie in tenth position coming out of the semi finals, eleven large steel orchestras will vie for the title of 2014 Panorama champs come March 1, Carnival Saturday in Trinidad & Tobago. Sun, 16 Feb 2014 23:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/medium-steel-orchestra-finalists-2-16-2014.htm Pan Elders Steel Orchestra is in the lead in the medium category as they go into the finals on March 1 in the 2014 Panorama competition. On final night they go after the championship title with nine other orchestras on the same quest. Sun, 16 Feb 2014 22:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/small-steel-orchestra-finalists-2-16-2014.htm Of the twenty-one small steel orchestras which took the stage at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain on February 15, ten have made it to the February 27 finals in their category for Panorama 2014 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/single-pan-finalists-2-16-2014.htm Sixteen Single Pan Bands advance to the finals arena in the 2014 Panorama on February 27 in San Fernando, south Trinidad Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/feb/josanne-francis-niu-2-13-2014.htm Panist Josanne Francis was seen via a live internet broadcast direct from the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on the Northern Illinois University campus. On this occasion Ms. Francis performed Jan Bach’s Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra with the NIU Philharmonic Orchestra Thu, 13 Feb 2014 23:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2014/jan2014.htm#choice The steel orchestras of Trinidad & Tobago continue to check in with When Steel Talks regarding their respective tunes of choice for the 2014 Panorama season. Sun, 19 Jan 2014 1:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2014/news/single-pan-prelims-on-track-1-15-2014.htm Seventy Single Pan Bands from the four Regions - East, North, South/Central and Tobago - will face panels of adjudicators in the 2014 National Panorama Single Pan Bands Preliminaries gets underway in two weeks’ time Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jan/pantrinbago-event-overview-1-13-2014.htm Pan Trinbago unveils an overview of its Trinidad & Tobago Steelband Panorama 2014 Schedule and activities beyond, throughout the year. Included is a synopsis of the Panorama season Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2014/jan/roycrosse-dn-1-8-2014.htm The Artistry of roycrosse and Dalton Narine: When Two Pan 'Vets' Meet - Creative Co-Production births short documentary about War and Peace - 'And Great Showers Of Tears Came Down' Wed, 8 Jan 2014 3:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2013/akini-gill-12-20-2013.htm Watch an exclusive interview with Akini Gill, who gained a NYU Masters of Music Education, as he talks about this journey to this point, his accomplishments and dreams - UpClose Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:35:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2534462:Album:413111 CASYM’s Caribbean Christmas Extravaganza - in Pictures - A Slideshow Wed, 18 Dec 2013 5:50:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/dec/casym-12-16-13.htm New York's CASYM Steel Orchestra close out their 30th anniversary celebratory year of 2013 - inclusive of their NY Panorama victory - with a successful sold-out concert, their annual Christmas celebration of Pan and dance Wed, 18 Dec 2013 04:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/dec/nyu-fall-12-6-13.htm Pan Progress - NYU Steel showcases its talents at the Fall 2013 Concert Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/dec/birdsong-experience-12-5-2013.htm Dr. Kenyon Williams gives details on the experience of how he and a host of international pannists became a part of the Trinidad and Tobago 2013 National Panorama season with birdsong Steel Orchestra. Andy Narell was the arranger. Mon, 9 Dec 2013 8:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/dec/veteran-panmen-short-film-12-7-2013.htm Veteran Pan Men Roycrosse and Dalton Narine work on bringing Anti-War Short Film to the screen Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:35:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/page/carnival-without-kitchener True lovers of the calypso art form had grown to expect so much from Kitch every year that we failed to note his advancing years or even entertain the thought that he might not be with us one day. Thu, 5 Dec 2013 01:35:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/forum/topics/lola-technology This technology has enormous potential for applications within the steel orchestra community, arrangers and panyards. Wed, 4 Dec 2013 5:00:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/calypso-dead Calypso, the unique art form that defined Trinidad and Tobago for a hundred years, that clever, creative combination of lyrics with rhyme and melody to haunt the living and awaken the dead, is dead. Mon, 2 Dec 2013 6:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/dec/web-pan-shows-12-1-2013.htm Listen to Steelpan music on web radio programs Sun, 1 Dec 2013 11:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/nov/2013-nigeria-junior-panorama-11-30-2013.htm Bayelsa Junior Steelpan Orchestra wins 2013 Nigeria Steelband Panorama. All performing bands played three tunes. They all performed "Chop My Money" by P-Square as a test piece, along with two other selections. Sat, 30 Nov 2013 19:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/nov/niu-concert-11-8-13.htm Every aspect of the NIU steel band program epitomizes professionalism. Student performances, creations, and directorships are played out on a world platform as all NIU music performances are broadcast over the internet, and NIU's 2013 Fall Steel Band concert was no exception. Sun, 10 Nov 2013 1:35:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/forum/topics/sybil-millington-dean-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-first-woman-s The late Sybil Millington was the first woman ever to play Pan in St. Vincent. Fri, 8 Nov 2013 16:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/panmag/index.htm Long before PanOnTheNet.com and When Steel Talks there was PAN Magazine. Created by these two stalwart journalists and pan historians - Les Slater and Dalton Narine - it was a literary masterpiece that the steelband music community has not seen since. Mon, 4 Nov 2013 6:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/nov/solo-ensemble-panbeaut-finals-appear-order-11-3-2013.htm NAPA in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, is the venue of competition for eight soloists and six ensembles—which made the cut in their respective categories—in the Finals of Trinidad and Tobago’s Steelband Music Festival of Pan is Beautiful XII come Friday 8 November 2013. Sun, 3 Nov 2013 6:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/nov/invaders-pan-parang-pork-pr-11-1-2013.htm Sunday 10 November kicks off the Christmas celebrations of Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra through its annual Pan, Parang and Pork dinner and dance fundraiser. It takes place at the Queen’s Park Cricket Club in Woodbrook, Trinidad & Tobago from 5:30 p.m. through midnight. Fri, 1 Nov 2013 6:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/results-antbar-school-panorama-10-31-2013.htm Antigua Grammar School dethrones St. Joseph Academy, 3 in a row for Villa Primary School - results and story for Antigua & Barbuda 2013 School Steelband Panorama Thu, 31 Oct 2013 6:35:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/forum/topics/passing-of-panman-and-tripoli-bandmember-rudy-indian-b Long-time panist and rhythm man Rudy "Indian" Bowen died of cancer on the night of Thursday October 24, 2013. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 2:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/ppe-10-25-2013.htm A look at the 2013 PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York from the perspective of the overlapping disciplines and what does it mean for the future panyard technicians, engineers, educators, students and steelpan music products. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:35:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/video/a-look-at-the-sony-ax1-and-z100-cameras-photoplus-2013 An interview with the project manager of the Sony AX1 and Z100 video cameras - Takahiro Kagawa of SONY Electronics speaks with When Steel Talks on highlights of these new video camera recorders. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 1:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/liverpool-black-beatle-10-2013.htm Liverpool's black community and the Beatles - Black Liverpudlian angles on the Beatles' history - with black steelpan player and Calypso singer Lord Woodbine. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/lord-woodbine-10-2013.htm Lord Woodbine taught the Fab Four the blues– but was written out of pop history. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and James McGrath pay tribute. What you never knew about calypsonian & Steelpan player, Lord Woodbine, and the Beatles -- complete! Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:32:00 EST http://www.panon The Codrington Pan Family Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:32:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/orchestra-finalists-pan-xii-10-21-2013.htm The Codrington Pan Family has topped the preliminary round in the orchestra category in Trinidad & Tobago's ‘Pan is Beautiful XII’ series at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. They and seven other steel orchestras go on to the Grand Finals on November 16, 2013. Full results available. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:31:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2534462:Album:401143 AES 135th International Convention in New York - in Pictures Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:31:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/aes-135-nyc-jimmy-jam-10-18-2013.htm The opening keynote for the second day of AES 135 was delivered by five-time Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter and musician Jimmy Jam. From recording consoles, to various microphones, multi-track recording equipment, software in general, along with hardware and more, it’s all here - tools of the trade for the capturing of steel orchestras in all their power and majesty. Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:30:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/orchestra-prelims-pan-xii-10-15-2013.htm Fourteen steel orchestras will be vying this weekend for eight places in the finals of this year’s orchestra edition of the ‘Pan is Beautiful XII’ series. The event - Orchestra Preliminaries - runs over the two-day period of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:30:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/bertie-marshall-blvd-10-15-2013.htm The Old St. Joseph Road in Success Village, Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, is to be renamed ‘Old St. Joseph Road / Bertie Marshall Boulevard’ in honor of the late legendary steelband icon Bertie Marshall. The street sign unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 17 October 2013 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:30:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/solo-ensemble-pan-xii-finals-10-7-2013.htm Eight soloists and six ensembles are moving forward to the Grand Finals of the Trinidad & Tobago Steelband Music Festival of Pan is Beautiful XII at the National Academy of the Performing Arts in Port-of-Spain on Friday 8 November 2013 Mon, 7 Oct 2013 22:01:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/nypan-celebrates-cyrusbusby-10-6-2013.htm The New York steelpan music community turned out to pay respects to their fellow colleague and fraternity brother Cyrus Busby on the first Saturday in October. Sun, 6 Oct 2013 22:01:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/oct/insults-steelpan-trinidad-10-2-2013.htm Journalist Jacob Edgar gives an unflattering critique of the steelpan instrument, steelpan culture and steelpan music in Trinidad and Tobago Wed, 2 Oct 2013 12:01:00 EST