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And “We Beat” Goes On - longstanding Steelband & Cultural Celebration back on track

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:47:00 EST

After government intervention, the 2013 edition of Trinidad and Tobago's annual cultural festival 'WeBeat - St James Live' is back on track; this coming after the host committee St. James Community...

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The Journey has Begun - Kendall Williams: Master of Music - Steelpan: Instrument of Choice

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:47:00 EST

Panist, composer and arranger Kendall Williams presents his NYU recital

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Steelband Fave Series “We Beat” Cancelled

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:47:00 EST

The St. James Community Improvement Committee announces that after an uninterrupted run of twelve years, the 2013 edition of WeBeat - St James Live, originally scheduled to run from June 7th through...

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Eduardo “Lalo” Tellez speaks on Xalapa Steel Band of Mexico

Thu, 9 May 2013 2:47:00 EST

Meet Eduardo “Lalo” Tellez, Percussion Professor in the Superior Institute of Music in Veracruz, Mexico, and founder of Mexico's first steel orchestra - Steel Band de Xalapa.

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NYU Steel Comes Full Circle - The Dream, the Vision, the Reality

Fri, 3 May 2013 1:47:00 EST

NYU Steel is uniquely positioned to become one of the best steel orchestras in North America. Brooklyn is the home to some of the largest and best steel orchestras outside Trinidad and Tobago, so the...

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Steve Regis of Sundowners speaks on the very first Steelband Panorama

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 16:47:00 EST

Steve Regis – arranger, captain and founder of Sundowners Steel Orchestra – takes us back to another time, sharing insight into the band’s beginnings, accomplishments, and more, in a When Steel Talks...

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An interview with Paul Charles, Director of Carnival TV

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 6:00:00 EST

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Paul Charles of Carnival TV, speaks on meeting the challenge of presenting Caribbean entertainment and events to the world

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How Pan (and Neville Jules) Saved My Life

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 6:00:00 EST

Award-winning journalist and film maker Dalton Narine speaks on how the steelpan instument and the legendary Neville Jules of Trinidad All Stars saved his life in a deeply personal and griping story.

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International Steelpan Jazz Challenge Finals on Sunday

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:47:00 EST

Eight steelpan ensembles compete in the First Citizens (FCB) International Steelpan Jazz Challenge 2012 Finals at the Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad. At the end of the...

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SanFest - Steelbands Battle for Supremacy

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:47:00 EST

SanFest - Steel orchestras from eight primary and eleven secondary schools battle for supremacy in the National Junior Arts Festival Steelpan Finals.

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Antigua & Barbuda Independence School Steelband Panorama 2012 - RESULTS

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:47:00 EST

Antigua and Barbuda's St. Joseph's Academy and Villa Primary School steel orchestras which triumphed in the 2011 steelband panorama competition, remained in Winner's Row for 2012. The champion bands...

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Stage set for Style and Steel at Sforzata Pan yard - Caribbean Fashion Plus Week 2012 puts 'Pan In Style'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:47:00 EST

It will be a colourful explosion of steel pan music and stylish fashions for 'Pan In Style' - a runway Fashion Show and After Party, unfolding on Saturday 3rd November 2012 at the pan yard of...

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Antigua & Barbuda 2012 School Steelband Panorama line-up

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST

It is the turn of Antigua and Barbuda's young steel pan musicians when steel orchestras from six primary schools and eight secondary schools compete for championship titles at the end of October.

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FITUN Salutes The Life And Legacy Of Bertie Marshall

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions and NGOs (FITUN) salutes the late legendary pan-tuner Bertie Marshall's signal legacy as an innovator and tuner of the steelpan instrument, while offering...

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Movement for Social Justice Pays Tribute to Steel Pan Genius Bertie Marshall

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:47:00 EST

The Executive, Activist Council and members of the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) join his family, the rest of the national community and the regional and international steelband movement in...

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For Bertie, with thanks

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST

Sunity Maharaj speaks on one of the geniuses of Trinidad and Tobago - steelpan innovator Bertie Marshall

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New York Steelpan community join thousands in 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' Walk

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST

New York Steelpan community join thousands in 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' Walk - Brooklyn Steel Orchestras Declare War on Breast Cancer.

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Legendary Steelpan innovator, builder and tuner Bertie Marshall has passed

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:47:00 EST

The global steelpan community pays respect to the late Legendary Steelpan innovator, builder and tuner Bertie Marshall.

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Pan Trinbago's Keith Diaz faces two challengers for Presidency

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST

Three persons are vying for the position of President of Pan Trinbago-including the incumbent Keith Diaz-in the upcoming October 28 elections. In total there are ten posts within the organization...

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Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation funds USVI's Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EST

US Virgin Islands' Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra out of St. Thomas, has just received critical funding from the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation which also actively supports education and youth...

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Invaders Steel Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years of Pan, Parang and Pork

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EST

Starting off as a small but high-quality entertainment event then held in Trinidad's Lion's Civic Centre ten years ago, Invaders Steel Orchestra's 'Pan Parang and Pork' has now established itself as...

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Meet Andy Neils - Outstanding Steelpan Tuner - UpClose!

Sat, 6 Oct 2012 4:47:00 EST

An exclusive When Steel Talks interview with Andy Neils - former ace steelpan player for the legendary Renegades Steel Orchestra and now internationally-renowned steelpan tuner.

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SteelPan Tuners Guild call Emergency Meeting

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EST

The SteelPan Tuners Guild of Trinidad & Tobago has issued an invitation to its members to attend an Emergency Meeting in St. Ann's, Trinidad on October 8, 2012

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra Rocked City & Sand for 2012

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:47:00 EST

Mosaic Steel Orchestra of Barbados did not disappoint when it came time for their appearances during 2012 Crop Over festivities earlier this year. They were in focus on the Pan in the City and the...

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The Genius of Woman On The Bass

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST

Steelpan historian and panist Dalton Narine takes a look at Annie Lopez, the woman who inspired one of the most popular panorama tunes of all time - Woman on the Bass composed and sung by Irwin Reyes...

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Renegades Vacation Youth Music Camp to Set Stage Towards Healthier Minds Through Arts and Entertainment

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 6:47:00 EST

With his vision, the late 'Sonny' Goddard believed Trinidad and Tobago can produce musicians, people, of supreme quality through music. Thus, one such steel orchestra, today, that has recognized...

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Fundraiser for well-known NY D'Radoes Steelpan player 'Bomber' aka 'Showtime'

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 6:47:00 EST

Fundraiser for well-known NY D'Radoes Steelpan player 'Bomber' aka 'Showtime' to be held, as the veteran pan player valiantly battles cancer.

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When Things Fall Apart - the Nigeria-Pan Trinbago Steelpan Partnership

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:47:00 EST

In an exclusive interview for When Steel Talks, Mary Ehikhamenor, PA to the CEO of the Africa-Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Development Company, Ltd. (ATTSDC) - gives insight into the situation which...

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Nigeria-Pan Trinbago Steelpan Development Company - Partnership OVER!!

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:47:00 EST

The union among three organisations which bonded to form the Africa-Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan Development Company (ATTSDC), with its Head office situated in Lagos, Nigeria, is broken, and the...

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Starlift Steel Orchestra of St. Vincent & The Grenadines in historic New York visit

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST

Starlift Steel Orchestra of St. Vincent & The Grenadines in historic New York visit - in concert, on the road for J'Ouvert, where and whenever they performed - Starlift came hard.

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New York 2012 Steel Orchestra Panorama in REVIEW

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST

The 2012 New York Steel Orchestra Panorama in review, taking a detailed look at the bands, performances, arrangers and related matters.

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The Steelpan - National Instrument of Trinidad & Tobago - Official Statement from Pan Trinbago

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST

Pan Trinbago addresses controversy on Trinidad and Tobago's National Instrument, delivering an official statement.

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Pan Trinbago to elect Central Executive Committee in October

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST

In October 2012 Pan Trinbago holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Triennial Convention in Port of Spain, Trinidad to facilitate the election of officers to the Central Executive Committee.

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Pan Trinbago congratulates 2012 National Awardees

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:47:00 EST

Pan Trinbago congratulates 2012 National Awardees - significant people in the steelband artform and culture - Bertram 'Birch' Kelman, Liam Teague, Maureen Manchouck.

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35th BAS Notting Hill Steelband Panorama 2012

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:47:00 EST

Real Steel Orchestra led by Leroy Clarke and hailing from Plymouth captured the 35th BAS Notting Hill Steelband Panorama 2012 'Champions of Steel' title – celebrating the 50th Anniversaries of...

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Showdown at Despers USA Corral - 2012 Band Launch

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 9:47:00 EST

The event, featuring many of New York's best steel orchestras was billed as the 'mother of all launches' at Despers USA's pan yard on Atlantic Avenue between Classon and Franklin Avenues, just a few...

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2012 UK Panorama Championship Results - Real Steel Wins!

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 9:47:00 EST

Reel Steel wins 2012 UK Panorama Championship - Full Results

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Six Steel Orchestras vie for 2012 UK Panorama Championship Title this Saturday

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:47:00 EST

Six of the UK's most noted steel orchestras put their best musical notes forward in the annual tournament of bands coming together in their efforts to cop the prestigious title of Panorama champs...

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New York Steelband music Panorama 2012 Info

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 1:47:00 EST

New York Steelband music panorama 2012 competition - tunes, orchestras, bands, captains, arrangers, tuners, songs, order of appearance.

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New York Steelband Practice Sites - Panyard locations.

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 1:07:00 EST

For the 2012 Pan season, find out where the New York steel bands are practicing in their panyards, and drop by to check them out!

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Pan Month continues with more Steel band events

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 2:47:00 EST

Pan Trinbago continues celebrating August as Steelband Month with more events. The program coincides with the celebration of the Golden Anniversary of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago's...

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New Dimension Steel Orchestra Comes Back to Winner's Circle - Grenada Panorama 2012 Results

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 2:47:00 EST

Like the lyrics of their Panorama song, When We Come Back, Grenada's New Dimension Steel Orchestra triumphed and did that just that, and as 'the comeback kid' turned out to be the band to beat in...

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Humidity, Hot Steel and Rumbling Rhythm - 2012 Pantonic Band Launch

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 23:47:00 EST

It was another hot Summer night, and a very humid one at that - for the 2012 Pantonic Band Launch. Combine the entertaining and sultry steel band sounds of Pantonic and CASYM, with the hot rhythmic...

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On the Road with Pantonic Steel Orchestra - New Rochelle Here We Come

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 20:47:00 EST

Pantonic Steel Orchestra was featured in the outdoor concert series known as "Music on the Green" made possible by New Rochelle Downtown's Business Improvement District (BID)

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Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra 2012 Sports Day

Sun, 4 Aug 2012 12:47:00 EST

New York steelbands came out to play with much Commess when Sonatas Steel Orchestra held its third annual sports day festivities.

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Meet Robert Cadet, Jr. - Junior Panorama Arranger for Grenada's Pan Ossia Junior Steel Orchestra

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 01:47:00 EST

Get to know Robert Cadet, Jr., the 2012 Junior Panorama Arranger for Grenada's Pan Ossia Junior Steel Orchestra

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Grenada's Pan Ossia Junior Steel Orchestra goes with "Music Man" for Junior National Panorama

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 01:27:00 EST

'Music Man' by Ajamu is the tune of choice for Pan Ossia Junior Steel Orchestra when they compete in the 2012 Grenada Junior National Panorama, and arranged by Robert Cadet, Jr.

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Desmond Chase speaks on WIADCA and NY Steelband Panorama Issues

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:47:00 EST

Desmond Chase responds to Mr. Thomas Bailey, President of WIADCA, on issues relevant to the 2012 New York Panorama season and the New York steelband community - open letter to the Caribbean Community

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Pan Trinbago celebrates Pan Month in August

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:47:00 EST

Pan Trinbago is celebrating Steelband Month in August. This year's program will coincide with the celebration of the Golden Anniversary of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago's Independence

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Antigua & Barbuda's 2012 National Panorama Line-up - Bands, Tunes, Arrangers

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:47:00 EST

It's time once more for the annual Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama competition, and six steel orchestras will vie for the 2012 championship title on August 2 at Carnival City in St. John's.

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Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra looks to clinch title - again - in Antigua-Barbuda's National Panorama with "J'Ouvert Rhythm"

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:47:00 EST

J'Ouvert Rhythm - sung by King Short Shirt, performed for Antigua & Barbuda steelband panorama 2012 by Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra.

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NAS President Anthony Hinds speaks on NY Steelband Panorama Issues

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:47:00 EST

Open letter to the Caribbean Community from National Alliance of Steelbands (NAS) president, Anthony "Ike" Hinds, also of Dem Stars Steel Orchestra. He addresses issues relevant to the 2012 New York...

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Meet Soluna Garnes - Panist, Musician, Educator & Trinidad and Tobago's Cultural Attache to Brazil

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Soluna Garnes, Trinidad and Tobago's Cultural Attache to Brazil, shares her experiences, visions, goals and realities of introducing the steelpan...

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Sixty-one to Graduate from Music School in the Panyard

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST

It is graduation time for 61 youngsters attached to the Humming Bird Pan Groove Steel Orchestra Music School in the Panyard Camp after completing a three-week program organized in Trinidad & Tobago.

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Grenada's 2012 National Panorama Line-up - Bands, Tunes & more

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST

The National Panorama in Grenada comes off August 11 in St. George's, the country's capital. Eight of the country's most notable steel orchestras will meet once more as they match musical wits in...

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Back In Time - '90s in the House of Pantonic: New York steelbands come out to play - Wet-fete and all!

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST

Not even the torridness of the then-unfolding heat wave or the downpour of rain could stop last weekend’s Pan fete. It was 'Back in Times' through the '90s New York style. New York steelbands come...

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Destination Montreal - Festival International de Steelpan de Montreal 2012 in Review - Canadians Celebrate Steelpan Music at Week-Ends du Monde

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST

Steelbands rock the show at the 2012 annual Festival International de Steelpan de Montreal (F.I.S.M.) and the annual Week-Ends du Monde held in the Park Jean-Drapeau.

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Pan Trinbago donates Steelpan to Miss TT World Delegate

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST

Pan Trinbago has donated a Tenor Pan to Miss TT World 2012 representative Athaliah Samuel to be part of a charity auction at the pageant. The steelpan will be one of the items that will be part of...

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2012 St. Lucia Panorama Results - Babonneau Steel Orchestra retains St. Lucia title; Harmonites Steel Orchestra repeats win in Small Band Category

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST

After five hours of intense music competition, defending title-holders large band Babonneau Steel Orchestra, triumphed - keeping firm hold on the title of St. Lucia Panorama champs for another year....

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Mas Man Final Cut, a film on Peter Minshall's Carnival of Humanity, premieres at Brooklyn Fest

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:47:00 EST

Director, journalist, panist and steelpan historian Dalton Narine unveils 'Mas Man - The Complete Work' August 7 in Brooklyn, New York.

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Grenada 2012 Bomb Tune Results - New Dimension Steel Orchestra remains on top

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:47:00 EST

For the participants in the 2012 Grenada Bomb Tune competition, and those who had the good fortune to be there in person to experience it, the show was probably a good one, if 2011 and other past...

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Pan Trinbago launches new company ATTSDC

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:47:00 EST

Pan Trinbago launches its subsidiary - the Africa Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Development Company Limited - the ATTSDC - introducing the company to the Trinidad & Tobago community on Tuesday 10th July...

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St. Vincent & the Grenadines 2012 Panorama Results - Beaver Trick for Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra with four wins in a row

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:47:00 EST

To make their own mark on history, steel orchestras from St. Vincent & the Grenadines will now have to surpass the 'beaver trick'—four championships in a row—racked up by the 2012 Panorama champs,...

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Soirée of Sumptuous Fare and Steel at a Taste of Tantz - Pantonic Steel Orchestra brings the Vibes

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 08:47:00 EST

Pantonic Steel Orchestra entertained guests at 'A Taste of Tantz,' the official launch of Tantz Catering Inc. in the form of an elegant Jardin Soirée at Garden 54 in Brooklyn, New York. The group...

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Pan in de Countryside stops off in Tobago

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 22:47:00 EST

Pan Trinbago continues its "Pan in de Countryside" series with two events in Tobago. The first comes off at the Charlotteville Recreation Ground in Tobago, sister isle of Trinidad.

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Passion for Pan leads to Pan Love 2012 in Japan

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 9:47:00 EST

Organized by Sasaki Kentaro, Pan Love 2012 featured ten ensembles which got the audience going in the intimate setting of Star Pine's Cafe in Musashino-City, Tokyo.

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CASYM Steelpan Performance, Music and Arts School Programs = Success, Generations and Legacy

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:47:00 EST

On Saturday June 23, 2012, CASYM of New York held its annual Pantastic Youth Explosion which celebrates the achievements of its steelband music performance classes - Class 1, Class 2, PS 161 and PS...

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Meet Nandi Keyi - Producer of the "At the Feet of the Masters" series

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:47:00 EST

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Journalist, Writer and Theatrical Producer - Nandi Keyi shares her experiences, visions and overall thoughts on her latest production - 'At the...

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Pan in Greece - Delaware Steel plays ISME Conference

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:47:00 EST

It's steelpan in Greece as Delaware Steel from the University of Delaware plays during the 30th International Society for Music Education (ISME) World conference on music education. The conference is...

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New York Steelpan Youth Have Spoken - USSA Steelband "Bomb Tune" competition

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:47:00 EST

New York Steelpan Youth Have Spoken - Inaugural USSA steelband "Bomb tune" competition showcases New York steelpan talent and resolve

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Bare Essentials of the Stealth Assault on Pan

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:47:00 EST

Respected journalist Les Slater provides a critical look at the steelpan instrument Pan In School contoversy in the land of its birth - Trinidad and Tobago.

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Tony Williams to Mark 50th Anniversary of Voices of Spring on 81st Birthday

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:47:00 EST

On June 24, at the St. James Amphitheatre, Williams will commemorate the 50th year of the band's rendition of Johann Strauss Jr.s' "Voices of Spring," a landmark performance that won the 1962 Steel...

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Registration for Trinidad & Tobago's 2013 Panorama is on!

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:47:00 EST

Registration is open for Steelbands interested in participating in the Trinidad & Tobago 2013 Panorama. Details listed here.

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SV2G's Wycombe Steel Orchestra performs in Buckingham Palace Gardens for Queen's Diamond Jubilee Picnic

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:47:00 EST

Award-winning SV2G Wycombe Steel Orchestra represented the Commonwealth and had Buckingham Palace guests partying in the Palace gardens as part of Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations...

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It's WeBeat 2012 in St. James: Elan Parle, St. James Tripolians, Silver Stars, Desperadoes & much more

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 09:47:00 EST

It's WeBeat 2012 in St. James, Trinidad from June 6 through 9, 2012. Experience Élan Parlé, St. James Tripolians, Silver Stars, Desperadoes steel orchestras, Black Stalin, Denyse Plummer, Singing...

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New Yorkers Take the Lead - Honors Steel Band Pioneers

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:47:00 EST

The Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute hosted a special awards ceremony called 'A Gala Tribute To New York Steel Band Pioneers.'

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Africa-Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Development Company Kicks Off

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:47:00 EST

Three organisations came together to form the Africa-Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan Development Company (ATTSDC), with its Head office situated in Lagos, Nigeria.

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A Ministry Exclusively for the Steelpan in Trinidad & Tobago

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:47:00 EST

A comprehensive document on 'A Ministry Exclusively for the Steelpan in Trinidad & Tobago,' written by Salah A. Wilson

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New York Champs of Steel - Steelpan music at its finest

Tue, 8 May 2012 0:47:00 EST

The big guns in the New York steelpan music fraternity came out to play for the Champions of Steel concert. The elite of the New York steelband franchises were all present - names like Sonatas,...

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NYU Steel is for Real - NYU Steinhardt Percussion Program a Gem for Experiencing the Steelpan Instrument and Culture

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 0:47:00 EST

No schizophrenic behavior about the Steelpan - in the school of Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at NYU - evident in the latest concert put on by NYU Steel.

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SteelFesTT (Steelpan Festival of Trinidad & Tobago) 2012 Conference Programme

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 0:27:00 EST

SteelFesTT 2012 (the Steelpan Festival of Trinidad and Tobago) inaugurates what is intended to become a biennial instrument based festival dedicated to the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.

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Thwaites Brothers tour UK with Native Deen and Steelpan in the spotlight

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:27:00 EST

Thwaites Brothers tour UK with Native Deen and Steelpan in the spotlight

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UN Secretary-General Salutes Steelpan Music

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:27:00 EST

UN Secetary General Ban Ki-moon described the typical Trinidadian music as a force for peace and "part of the global heritage of humankind."

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Pan Masters' 14th Annual Pan Jamboree is on track

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:47:00 EST

Join Pan Masters in Maryland on Sunday May 27th for their fourteenth annual Pan Jamboree, with performances by several east coast Steel bands.

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Above all, The Steelpan

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:47:00 EST

hile the world is in a global rush to embrace the steelpan musical instrument on unprecedented levels of acceptance not experienced before, Trinidad and Tobago, the home and birthplace of this...

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Pan Trinbago Announces Pazzaz Line-up

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:47:00 EST

Pazzaz, a component of the Tobago Jazz Experience, is set to take place on Saturday 28th April 2012 at Pigeon Point Heritage Park in Trinidad's sister isle of Tobago. Pan Trinbago is happy to...

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NIU Steelband's Spring 2012 concert is set!

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:47:00 EST

NIU Steelband of Northern Illinois University (NIU), under the direction of Liam Teague and Cliff Alexis, presents its Spring 2012 concert on Sunday April 22 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU...

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The Foundry Ensemble Showcases with Andy Akiho on Steelpan: Princeton University the backdrop of Pan

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:47:00 EST

In preparation for the weekend’s performances, the Foundry Ensemble led by steel pan and percussive phenom Andy Akiho, went through selections in their repertoire to be showcased at the shows.

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Andy Akiho is Busting Out... Taking the Steelpan Instrument to Uncharted Zones

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:47:00 EST

Andy Akiho is Busting Out... Taking the Steelpan Instrument to Uncharted Zones - New Stories and Conversations for Pan. With the Foundry Ensemble, the Princeton PhD student unleashes his unique...

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Funeral Service set for Steelband Stalwart Junior Pouchet

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:47:00 EST

Funeral Service for Steelband Stalwart Edgar 'Junior' Pouchet Pan Trinbago closes offices in observance of the association's past president.

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