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Ace steelpan musician Orisha John performs with New York City Opera Orchestra at Lincoln Center

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 2:55:21 EST

When Steel Talks had the immense pleasure of witnessing one of their favorite daughters of pan, Orisha John, perform in the New York City Opera Orchestra as part of the Fall 2009 program 'Opera is...

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Open Letter to Keith Diaz, Pan Trinbago's new President

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 2:48:21 EST

Panologist Khalick Hewitt sends an open letter to Pan Trinbago's new president Keith Diaz.

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Happy Birthday, Clive Bradley - When Giants Salute and Titans Bow

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:30:21 EST

The late master musician and steelband music arranger Clive Bradley would have been seventy-three years old today had he lived to see 2009.

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Happy Belated Birthday to Len "Boogsie" Sharpe

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 9:30:21 EST

Antigua's Halcyon Steel Orchestra, Prime Minister the Honourable Winston Baldwin Spencer MP and the entire Halcyon family, extended belated birthday greetings to the legendary Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe,...

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PhotoPlus Expo 2009 - Technology Once Again the Great Equalizer - for the Steelband Artform and Everyone

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:30:21 EST

Over the years When Steel Talks / Basement Recordings has dealt with technology-based expos on every level - that of attendee, product presenter, product evaluator, trainer and journalist. For the...

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New Pres in charge of Steelband Affairs in Trinidad and Tobago

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 3:30:21 EST

Pan Trinbago Inc. has a new President. Keith Diaz, former Chairman of the Northern Region of Pan Trinbago and member of WITCO Desperadoes unseated incumbent Patrick Arnold in the elections held one...

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PhotoPlus Expo 2009 Printers 'talk loud' and say something - provide options for steelband fraternity

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 6:34:21 EST

When Steel Talks (WST) checked out printers at the second of the three-day PhotoPlus Expo 2009 held at Jacob Javits center in New York. WST provided digital prints featuring a young Pan woman and...

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Steelpan, Technology, the 2009 PhotoPlus Expo - and You

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 6:34:21 EST

When Steel Talks reports on the 2009 PDN PhotoPlus Expo at New York's Jacob Javits Center. Indeed, the tens of thousands of people who are part of our global WST network on Facebook, Ning,...

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Ebony Steelband - Celebrating 40 Years

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:59:21 EST

Ebony Steelband celebrates its 40th Anniversary with several days of activities from October 20-30, 2009, in London, England.

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Pan Trinbago Election of Central Executive officers on track

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:59:21 EST

Steelpan governing body Pan Trinbago holds scheduled election for Central Executive officers for the 2009-2012 time period.

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Southern Marines Steelband Foundation Talent Expression preliminaries this weekend

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:59:21 EST

The auditions are out of the way and preliminaries for the Talent Expression competition is about to start. The ninth edition of this prestigious event organised by Trinidad and Tobago's Southern...

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Southern Marines Steelband Foundation's Ninth Annual Talent Expression Underway

Tue, 8 Oct 2009 11:59:21 EST

Auditions for the ninth edition of Talent Expression in Marabella, Trinidad, organised by the Southern Marines Steelband Foundation, began on Saturday October 3rd 2009. The auditions continue on...

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Panyard Steel Orchestra performances of panorama selections at their best - Pan in New York 2009 CDs

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:59:21 EST

First thing: the Pan in New York 2009 CD - both 'cool' and 'hot' versions - like previous Basement Recordings steelpan music releases, is not for everyone. Again - it is not for everyone! 'Pan in...

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Pan in New York 2009 - 'The Cooldown Versions'

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:59:21 EST

'Pan In New York - the Cooldown Version' will feature the bands playing at reduced tempo - an aspect which has always been in demand over the years, so that the arrangements as sonically envisioned...

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Steelpan standout Jonathan Scales comes to town

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:59:21 EST

The Big Apple will be privy to a performance by a standout pan musician who is in the process of making a name for himself on both the national and international performance circuits, and has two CDs...

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Bandoleros invade Brooklyn and Capture New York Championship - Sonatas Steel Orchestra style

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:59:21 EST

Pan sticks-wielding 'Bandoleros' invaded Brooklyn on the night of September 5, 2009 and captured the New York Steelband music Panorama Championship title - Sonatas Steel Orchestra-style. After the...

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Results! New York Steelband Panorama 2009 - Sonatas win

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 4:01:21 EST

New York Steelband music panorama 2009 competition results. Sonatas are the champions - Winning arranger Yohan Popwell does it again!

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Sonatas drop the "Wow" factor on Panyard audience

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:59:21 EST

It was pan yard recording night, this time for the mighty Sonatas. Always up for the challenge and looking to be innovative and new, Sonatas again surprised all present. In addition to the great...

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J'Ouvert City Alliance International presents J'Ouvert 2009 in New York - Steel Bands Rule!

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 9:59:21 EST

J'Ouvert City Alliance International presents J'Ouvert 2009 in New York, welcoming one and all to the celebrations on the morning of Labor Day in New York on Monday September 7. Steel Bands rule the...

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Absolutely Pan-tastic - Steelpan and young pan players take center stage at N.Y. Panorama

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 9:59:21 EST

It is hard to imagine if celebrated musicians Bach and/or Beethoven were alive today, that they would not both be New York Panorama music arrangers/composers. Panorama is the most significant New...

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New generation, Same Winning Ways Despers USA Steel Orchestra in session

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 9:59:21 EST

When Steel Talks (WST) tagged along with Basement Recordings as they began their annual calendar of panyard recording sessions and productions. First stop was Despers USA Steel Orchestra located on...

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When Steel Talks T-Shirts are Here!

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 9:59:21 EST

When Steel Talks (WST) T-Shirts are now available! Show your love for the Steelpan artform! For USD $12.00 plus shipping and handling, make sure you have your WST T-Shirt! Sizes XX-Large (XXL) and...

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De More We are Togedda - Caribana 2009, Las Part of de Court Case

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:59:21 EST

Queen Macoomeh speaks on the unnecessary abuse and difficulties encountered by Accredited Press/Media while trying to cover the 2009 Toronto Caribana. The Pan Alive steelband panorama competition...

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Skiffle Bunch Steelband Summer Camp attracts International Students

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 2:59:21 EST

'Do not beat the pan, it must be played. There are two ways of playing the instrument - the right way and the wrong way. Because you have to use both your hands, there must be a balance between your...

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Cabinet Congratulates Young Pan Star on Scholarship Award

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 2:59:21 EST

Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda congratulated 19 year old Steelpan Arranger Khan Cordice on becoming the recipient of the Government's Cultural Scholarship to...

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New York Steelband Panorama 2009 Preview - Still no 'Carlos Lezama Outdoor Theater' or 'Rudy King Performance Center'

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 2:59:21 EST

In a couple of weeks one of the greatest musical contests on the North American continent will commence. The New York exposé of the annual steelband music competition branded as 'Panorama' all over...

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Siparia Deltones Star in Toronto

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 1:59:21 EST

The two-month trip to Canada by Siparia Deltones - Panorama 2007 Small conventional orchestra winner - has been made possible by the Trinidad and Tobago Entertainment Company, as the organization...

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Harlem's Day - Steel Orchestra helps Celebrate 35 Years

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 4:59:21 EST

One of the greatest and most fertile grounds for the arts, literature and entertainment is that celebrated place in uptown New York known as 'Harlem.' Its musical and artistic legacy is...

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Pan Alive 2009 - Part Two of de court case

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 4:59:21 EST

A full review of the 2009 Pan Alive steelband panorama competition in Toronto, Canada

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Bach meets Bradley - Concert features Christian Lumsden and Desperadoes Steel orchestra

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 4:59:21 EST

Christian Lumsden performs the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, while Desperadoes Steel Orchestra lays out the music of the late steelband arranger Clive Bradley.

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National Sinfonia Orchestra to open 6th season of performances

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 1:59:21 EST

The National Sinfonia Orchestra (NSO) will open its sixth season of performances with Edvard Grieg's 'Piano Concerto No.1' and prize-winning works from the 'Symphony and Steel' competition. The...

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Ebony Steelband Trust Family Day

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 1:59:21 EST

Ebony players certainly treated their family, friends and supporters to their usual high quality and infectious steelband music that had them dancing in the warm summer’s evening under the flyover....

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Engine Room featuring Mangrove Steel and Brass Ensemble

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 1:52:21 EST

The Engine Room Collective has been hosting monthly music concerts featuring some of the UK's top pan musicians at the Inn on the Green, Portobello Green and the Tabernacle. This edition featured...

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New York Panorama 2009 Order of Appearance

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 1:52:21 EST

Nine New York steel orchestras draw for playing positions for the steelband music panorama competition taking place on Saturday September 5, 2009 at the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum.

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Pan Wonderland! Sonatas turns Yard into Steelpan Village for Grand Finale

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 4:59:21 EST

This was the final leg of the great pan weekend - Sonatas' launch at D'Radoes Panyard. With two other highly successful legs (Despers USA and Pantonic) to the three-day band launch-fest already in...

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New Dimension Steel Orchestra wins 2009 Grenada National Panorama - Results

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 5:59:21 EST

New Dimension Steel Orchestra captures 2009 Grenada National Panorama championship title. Full results, selections played, and arrangers.

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The House of Champions - CASYM, Sonatas, Despers USA, Pantonic

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 4:59:21 EST

The New York middle leg or 'day two' of the 'great weekend of pan' was matched, held and sustained at the Pantonic launch. In spite of the late start, steelpan fans were treated to a classic show. ...

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The Sounds of the Hill Come to Brooklyn - Steelpan Music in the Yard - Despers USA successfully launches the great steelband music weekend

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 4:59:21 EST

The New York leg of the 'great weekend of pan' took off with a bang. Despers USA's Bedford Stuyvesant's panyard aka 'the Pan Loft' lit up the night under the overhead projection of a full moon that...

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The Bradley Years: A Fine Sampler From the BOSS

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 4:59:21 EST

The CD 'The Bradley Years' is a keeper. It's like we said: major force. This man was the boss. For real!

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President Richards and First Lady host Panorama Winners

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 3:59:21 EST

2009 Panorama winners, finalists, members and officers of the steelband fraternity were recently hosted by Their Excellencies, President Professor George Maxwell Richards and First Lady Dr. Jean...

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Kadeem Alleyne in the Spotlight - A Steelpan man - and more...

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 3:59:21 EST

Meet Kadeem Alleyne - this 19 year-old Berklee College of Music student is perched to add his name to the growing list of under-thirty steelpan musicians who have expanded their outlook and focus to...

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Results from Pan Alive 2009 in Toronto, Canada Steelband Panorama - Salah's Steelpan Academy Wins 3rd Consecutive Steelband Music Title!

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 3:59:21 EST

Salah Steel Academy wins 2009 Canada panorama. Fans at Lamport Stadium last night witnessed the defending champions Selah Steel Academy successfully defend their Pan Alive panorama title. For Salah...

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Hell's Gates Steel Orchestra Wins Antigua and Barbuda 2009 National Panorama Title - Khan Cordice is winning arranger!

Fri, 31 July 2009 3:59:21 EST

Five steel orchestras competed for Antigua and Barbuda's 2009 National Panorama Championship title at Carnival City in the country's capital of St. John's, on July 30. The featured bands in the...

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A Trinidad and Tobago Philharmonic Orchestra?

Thu, 23 July 2009 3:59:21 EST

What do we need a Philharmonic Orchestra to do in Trinidad and Tobago? This and other questions immediately leapt to mind when Nestor Sullivan, manager of Pamberi Steel Orchestra ran across an...

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Pan Fraternity Get Early Bonus Start for August Pan Month

Thu, 23 July 2009 1:59:21 EST

August is Steelband month in the home of pan, Trinidad and Tobago. But for 2009 focus on the instrument and fraternity, recognition of key players and related activities have all taken center stage...

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Desperadoes Steel Orchestra puts spotlight on Laventille Community

Tue, 21 July 2009 3:59:21 EST

In 2008, Desperadoes Steel Orchestra hosted a series of community concerts in Laventille, Trinidad, as phase one of its on-going programme in the role of change champions for the community utilizing...

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Condolences to the family and friends of Jay Mckenzie

Sun, 19 July 2009 3:59:21 EST

When Steel Talks extends our condolences to the family and friends of Jay Mckenzie of Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra.

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CSI Steelband Trust appears at the 5th Afrique-Carib Festival

Sun, 19 July 2009 2:59:21 EST

After months of planning and laborious work by their pannists, CSI Steelband Trust was ready for their Festival performance in Almere, Netherlands, set for July 5th. The group of musicians departed...

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BOMB Competition precedes 2009 Grenada Steelband Panorama - Angel Harps come out tops

Fri, 17 July 2009 2:59:21 EST

The Steel Pan was in the spotlight on Saturday July 11 as a very exciting weekend of sweet panmusic started the build up to Spicemas and Panorama 2009 in Grenada. The 2009 Bomb Tune competition that...

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Taking Pan from Siparia, Trinidad to Ontario, Canada

Tue, 14 July 2009 2:59:21 EST

The Siparia Deltones Steel Orchestra will perform for audiences totalling approximately 40,000 in Canada next month. They will perform at the Barrie Caribbean Festival (Caribfest) and will also be...

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STRANDED! NYC Bands Marooned 2009 Harbor View Festival Steelbands Reign

Sun, 12 July 2009 2:59:21 EST

The bake and salt fish (another great Caribbean dish) was simply awesome. Just writing about it - is making me yearn for some more right now. The weather and ambience were spectacular. Location -...

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Maine's Atlantic Clarion Steel Band - Pan Coalition

Wed, 8 July 2009 2:59:21 EST

When one thinks of the state of Maine in the USA one thinks of shipbuilding, fishing and the sea. The steelpan instrument or a major steelband is not what one would normally associate with the USA's...

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Salah Wilson: a Man with a Vision, a Plan and a Point of Execution

Sun, 5 July 2009 2:59:21 EST

The steelpan music movement - or the world for that matter - has never had a shortage of dreamers and procrastinators who can always find a reason why something 'cannot happen.' However, there are a...

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Steelpan Soloists Light Up Montreal

Thu, 2 July 2009 2:59:21 EST

Recently When Steel Talks found itself in Montréal, Quebec, Canada to cover the annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival. Now in its 9th year, the two–day festival is the brainchild of...

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International Steelband Panorama 2009 - Montreal Style

Tue, 30 June 2009 2:59:21 EST

The 9th Montreal International Steelpan Festival took place at the end of June 2009 in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event featured both a junior and adult steelpan panorama with six...

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They Played [Pan], They Sang and They Graduated: Princes Town Methodist School's Class of 2009

Wed, 24 June 2009 2:59:21 EST

Thursday June 18, 2009 will long be remembered in the lives of seventeen of the twenty students of the graduating Standard Five Class of the Princes Town Methodist School in Southern Trinidad, WI. ...

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Pan Elders Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary

Fri, 19 June 2009 2:59:21 EST

Elton J.W. Bain, acting chairman Pan Trinbago South/Central Region, said that the region is extremely proud of the progressive outfit that is Pan Elders, celebrating their tenth anniversary this...

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Steelpan Musicians Honor the Ancestors of the Middle Passage at Tribute at Coney Island

Mon, 15 June 2009 2:59:21 EST

Utopia Pan Soul - The Next Generation celebrated the Ancestors of the Middle Passage on the second Sunday in June through their performance with the musical instrument that more so than any other,...

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An Embarrassment of Riches - Classic Work by Phase II will Haunt me to my Grave

Mon, 15 June 2009 1:59:21 EST

Author Dalton Narine revisits a panorama that was characterized by an 'upset for the ages.' He writes: 'It was absolutely the best Panorama performance I've ever heard. It was music in B sharpe.'...

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Pan Down Under - Australia's "Banana Joe" story points to Trinidad and Tobago as Home of Pan

Wed, 10 June 2009 11:59:21 EST

Former noted Trinidadian soccer player Alvin Rostant - also a steel pan musician - now makes the land Down Under – Australia - his home. Exasperated at being asked where in Jamaica was Trinidad...

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DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. announces its Annual Pan Jam and Dimanche Gras

Wed, 10 June 2009 10:59:21 EST

DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. - DCCC - invites one and all to join them for their 7th Annual Pan Jam and Dimanche Gras pre-carnival celebrations on June 20 and 21, 2009 in Bladensburg, Maryland, USA.

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Invaders wins BIG for TnT at Bajan Pan Competition

Wed, 10 June 2009 9:59:21 EST

'Pan in the Oval' held in Barbados was produced by the Kensington Oval in collaboration with Candor Music and is expected to be the main regional pan competition. Some of the criteria on which judges...

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Pantasia dominates the BASFDF Pan Explosion Competition 2009

Mon, 8 June 2009 9:59:21 EST

Luton, England was filled with the sweet strains of steelband music emitted from the seven steelbands dotted around their grounds - running their last practice sessions before entering the spacious...

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CSI plays at the England-West Indies Cricket Test Match at the Oval

Mon, 8 June 2009 8:59:21 EST

After a substantive investment in terms of time and effort, England-based Caribbean Steel International (CSI), formed in 2004, has opened a community group steel band in the Borough of Hammersmith...

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Crossfire Brings In The Spirit At Premier Baptist Church

Thu, 4 June 2009 6:59:21 EST

As daylight dimmed, on Saturday May 30, the half-moon showered a bright silver glow over the Premier Baptist Church (PBC) at the corner of Tilden and Utica Avenues in Brooklyn, where the Rev. Robert...

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The Power of Praise, the Power of Pan

Thu, 4 June 2009 5:59:21 EST

It was the power of Praise, right alongside the Power of Pan at the Premier Baptist Church (PBC) in Brooklyn last Saturday. The Music director for PBC is Khuent Rose who is also arranger for...

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Mother of Pan Trinbago's President Passes

Wed, 3 June 2009 5:59:21 EST

Pan Trinbago, the world governing body for pan, and its President, Patrick Arnold are mourning the loss of his mother Marie Arnold. Mrs. Arnold passed away at age 103 on June 2 in Trinidad's sister...

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The Ultimate Dis-Respect: Pan at Lincoln Center - Dead Man Walking?

Sun, 31 May 2009 5:59:21 EST

It appears that the future of Steelpan music at Lincoln Center may be nothing more than 'Dead Man Walking.' In what has to be one of the most glaring acts of total disregard and one of the ugliest...

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Neville Jules - The Panman who released the "BOMB" turns 82

Thu, 28 May 2009 5:59:21 EST

Author Dalton Narine, who played with Trinidad All Stars for twenty years, shares his knowledge and historical memories of pan legend Neville Jules who turned 82 on May 21. Information on revered...

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All Systems Go - PMSO wraps up another successful Steelband Jamboree

Wed, 27 May 2009 5:59:21 EST

Six steelbands took part and played through the better part of a six-hour music fest that ended shortly after 9:30 in the evening. Organizers and hosts Pan Masters Steelband Organization makes this...

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Pan Masters Steel Orchestra 2009 Steelband Jamboree: In Pictures

Wed, 27 May 2009 5:57:21 EST

Pan Masters Steel Orchestra held their annual Steelband Jamboree on the 2009 Memorial Weekend, with six steelbands taking part. These are pictures from the event.

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Eleven Years and going strong - Pan Masters Steelband Jamboree delivers another memorable Memorial Weekend music outing

Wed, 27 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

Pan Masters Steel Orchestra held their annual Steelband Jamboree on the 2009 Memorial Weekend, making it another music event filled with talented steelpan players. Taking their turn in the spotlight...

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Toronto's Afropan Steelband helps Bermuda Celebrate 400th Anniversary

Wed, 20 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

The country of Bermuda welcomes both 'Mocko Jumbies' from Africa and the Caribbean, and Afropan Steelband - Toronto's oldest community steelband - to Bermuda as the island celebrates its 400th...

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Happy Birthday Neville Jules - Steelpan Titan revisited in WST Interview

Tue, 19 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

In a couple of days the legendary Mr. Neville Jules will celebrate his 82nd birthday. Mr. Jules is universally recognized as one of the Giants and Titans of Pan and within the Steelpan Movement....

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New York University Knows Pan

Sat, 16 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

The NYU Steel Pan Ensemble, under the direction of Josh Quillen, recently took the stage of New York University’s Loewe Theatre to present an evening full of music for steel band.

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Rich in a Troubled Time - the Video

Wed, 13 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

Gregory Boyd is an accomplished steel panist, singer and songwriter who continues to push the boundaries of modern music with his very own brand of global music, which is steel drum textured, vocal...

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The 7th Annual Spring Concert of Boston Steelbands - Hope for the future of Pan in Boston

Wed, 13 May 2009 2:54:21 EST

Over the most recent decade Boston has experienced fluctuations in steelpan musicianship. In the last year there have been two heartening developments which manifest themselves at the 7th Annual...

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Steelpan musician and composer - Sune Borregaard on the Move

Tue, 12 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks (WST), Danish recording/artist/panist/arranger/composer Sune Borregaard speaks on the Hollywood film 'Finder of Lost Children' which features his...

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Composer Jan Bach and the Steelpan

Sun, 10 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

'Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra' - the work of composer and educator Dr. Jan Bach of Northern Illinois University (NIU) - was most recently performed by NIU's Masters candidate, panist Mia...

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Steelband Art of Pan Lover Francois Lacheze

Sun, 10 May 2009 4:54:21 EST

Many times in the arts you come across talent and work that are so compelling that words are not needed, and language is not a barrier. Indeed such is the case with the work of Francois Lacheze.

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Hollywood Film Features Original Pan Score - 'Finder of Lost Children' - Scipio's 3rd Feature Film to Premiere in June

Sun, 10 May 2009 3:54:21 EST

The Hollywood June 3 premiere of the film 'Finder of Lost Children' features an original pan score created and performed by Danish recording artist and panist Sune Borregarrd. Created without any...

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Steelpan Commands Respect in ace Contemporary Performance Program - Akiho rewrites script for the steelpan instrument at Manhattan School of Music

Sun, 3 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

New York may always be known as Bradley's town - so named after the late great master arranger - but on last Friday night in upper Manhattan, the Big Apple belonged to Andy Akiho and his superb...

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Spring and Steel come together in 7th Annual Concert featuring Boston's youthful steel orchestras

Sat, 2 May 2009 5:54:21 EST

A joint venture of Dorchester's John J. Smith Lodge #14 and John J. Smith Chapter #3, the 7th Annual Spring Steelband concert takes place in Dorchester, Boston on May 3, 2009. Five steelbands will...

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An Opportunity Missed - The Fifth Summit of the Americas and the Steelband

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Trinidad and Tobago missed a golden opportunity to 'sell' steelband to the visiting heads of states who came for the 5th Summit of the Americas. Try to imagine the level of publicity that could have...

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Andy Akiho and Friends to Unveil "Synesthesia Suite" - Works for Steel Pan with jazz combo and chamber orchestra

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Musician, panist, composer and arranger Andy Akiho presents 'Andy Akiho and Friends' in his final show at Borden Auditorium, Manhattan School of Music, New York, featuring steel pans, jazz combo and...

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NIU Steelband taking 'Pan on the Internet' to New Levels

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

NIU (Northern Illinois University) Steelband's annual Spring concert this past Sunday was streamed live on the internet. The steelband music event was great as it was led by NIU's Assistant...

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Inside Out Steelband Festival featuring Leon "Foster" Thomas

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

The Inside Out program based in Austin, Texas, USA and founded by CJ Menge - honors and performs traditional Caribbean style music, and the curriculum reflects that. They are also very dedicated to...

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Maryland's Pan Masters Steelband Organization hosts 11th Annual Pan Jamboree

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

East coast steelbands St. Veronica's Youth Steel Orchestra, Pan Majestic Youth Academy Steel Orchestra, Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra, DC Pan Jammers Steel Orchestra and New York's ADLIB...

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Co-director of NIU Steelband Selected for Award

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Trinidadian-born Clifford Alexis, staff member at Northern Illinois University (NIU), has been selected to receive an 'Outstanding Service Award for Staff' for the year 2009. Alexis is the...

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Steelband arranger and guitarist Scipio Sargeant passes away

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Steelband arranger and guitarist Scipio Sargeant passed away early on Monday April 20, 2009. As co-arranger for Despers USA, Sargeant won a record five of the orchestra’s six consecutive New York...

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MIT Welcomes Pantonic Steel Orchestra

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

On Saturday April 17, 2009, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) held its annual 'Campus Preview Weekend' (CPW) - the 4-day period when high school seniors who have been admitted to MIT come...

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Skiffle Bunch does Southland Proud winning 'Pan In The 21st Century' 2009

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra from San Fernando in Trinidad trounced eleven other worthy opponents as they captured the title for the 2009 'Pan In The 21st Century' competition. The event which took...

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400 Questions and Answers On Pan: 1960-Present

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

This sixty-two page publication called '400 Questions and Answers On Pan' is a rich resource that connects the threads between the history and accomplishments of the steelpan movement and its...

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Steelpan Ace Shawn Thwaites and wife Sabreen combine Pan, Vocals in Lebanese performances

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Double second steelpan musician Shawn Thwaites and his wife vocalist Sabreen Thwaites have been away from US shores since December 2008. The talented duo has been delighting audiences as they...

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The Journey of Jamma and Trinidad Carnival 2009: featuring Desperadoes - 'The Finest Steel Orchestra in the world'

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Regarded by many as one of the top pan soloists in the United Kingdom, Phillip Stewart, more familiarly known as the Mighty Jamma, chronicles the story of his relationship with Trinidad's famed...

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Mia Gormandy in Concert - Northern Illinois University Panist Shines

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 5:54:21 EST

Assistant professor of music at NIU Liam Teague talks about steel panist Mia Gormandy from Trinidad and Tobago, who performs a Jan Bach Steel Pan Concerto with the NIU Philharmonic at the Concerto...

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Panist Jonathan Scales is 'The Real Deal'

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 5:54:21 EST

On his sophomore release called Plot/Scheme, panist Jonathan Scales takes the listener not only into unexpected territory, but clearly uncharted real-estate. The fact that he takes us there with the...

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Keva Margetson - as remembered by Cleveroy Thomas

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 4:54:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda's CARICOM Youth Ambassador and Radio personality Cleveroy Thomas, in an interview with When Steel Talks, tells us why Keva Margetson is and will remain so important to us, the...

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There's a new CoolSteel show to be heard on PanRadio!

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 4:54:21 EST

Several PanRadio friends on the Ning network are going to be extra happy with the show - because the Spotlight Artists are.. YOU!

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The Dedication of Debra - Pan Player, Arranger and Educator

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 4:54:21 EST

Debra Romain is a dedicated pan player in the UK. A classically trained musician, Debra has been teaching pan in schools and within different bands she has spent time with, for over fifteen years.

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A Woman of Gold - Mrs. Franka Hills-Headley

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 4:54:21 EST

A power-house of gentle determination is Mrs Franka Hills-Headley; known fondly by most, and called respectfully by her students, as simply 'Miss Franka'.

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Experience Tobago Jazz in 2009 with Pan Jazz in De Yard

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 3:54:21 EST

Pan Jazz in de Yard 2009 will be grander, with a fantastic line up of world-acclaimed Pan and Jazz artistes, including USA's Andy Narell who these days is Paris-based, Rudy 'Two Lef' Smith from...

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Jamettes... Steelband Essentials

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 4:54:21 EST

Jamettes took care of business. They were the hostesses and protector of the panyard. They knew all the band members and the surrounding community.

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Kristen Jones - Musical Director, Pan Masters Steel Orchestra

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 4:54:21 EST

Cellist Kristen Jones always assumed she would eventually become a professional cellist--until she discovered pan!

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Dr. Dawn Batson - Associate Professor, Florida Memorial University

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 4:54:21 EST

Dr. Dawn Batson is one of the world's foremost experts, educators and promoters of the steelpan instrument. Her name is synonymous with inspiring and guiding young musicians to achievement,...

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Memories and Current Thoughts Related to Women in the Steelpan World - by the late Clive Bradley, Arranger

Tue, 11 Mar 2009 3:54:21 EST

The first time that I remember seeing women play Steelpan was around 1968, somewhere around there - when three women joined Desperadoes...It was a sort of status symbol for those guys because there...

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Pan Podium Captures Trinidad and Tobago Panorama in Pictures

Mon, 10 Mar 2009 3:54:21 EST

The editor of Pan Podium’s magazine lets us relive the recent Trinidad and Tobago steelband music panorama competition in all its beauty, glory and magnificence through pictures, and the architects...

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The Rainmakers - A Production by Steelpan Women

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 3:54:21 EST

The Rainmakers is the result of a collaborative production between two steelpan women: Franka-Hills Headley and Dr. Jeannine Remy, and comprises of a performance by the San Fernando-based Golden...

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Rachel Hayward - A British Pan Woman

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 3:54:21 EST

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form - This March marks the 25th anniversary of Rachael Hayward's involvement with pan.

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Panman Ian Beckles gets his wish - LMS experiences Carnival 2K9

Wed, 6 Mar 2009 3:54:21 EST

Carnival 2009 has become a time to remember for peripatetic pan tutor - Trinidadian Ian “Cokie” Beckles, and the nineteen members of the Luton Music Service (LMS) for whom he arranges. In an...

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Recording the Steelpan Instrument 101 - A Basement Perspective

Wed, 3 Mar 2009 3:54:21 EST

The human ear is an astounding and marvelous machine. Its ability to discern even the most minute changes is amazing. Now I said the “ear” has this ability. I never said “everyone’s ear” is...

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Panorama Fiasco on a Global Stage Caught on my Blackberry

Wed, 3 Mar 2009 1:54:21 EST

The flip side of the attention to all the great pan availability on the internet and mobi devices, is that when something stinks, it is a global stinker and moreover, it is instantaneous. Is there...

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An Analysis and Review of Trinidad and Tobago's 2009 National Steelband Panorama

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 1:54:21 EST

The format of a panorama tune has evolved because of the early innovations of arrangers who actually gave the judges ideas for the categories of judging. Today some arrangers get so caught up in...

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Creme de la Creme - Pantastic Saturday

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 0:54:21 EST

Carnival 2009 may be over but this coming Saturday will be 'pantastic' as Pan Trinbago stages its after-carnival event featuring some of the best there is to offer in Pan, Calypso and Mas. The...

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Silver Stars Steel Orchestra - 2009 Panorama Champions

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

With a score of 469 Silver Stars Steel Orchestra became the new champions of the large bands category in the Trinidad and Tobago steelband panorama competition, beating out 2008 winners Phase II Pan...

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The Stars Came Out to Shine: Silver Stars Make History as 2009 Panorama Champions

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 1:54:21 EST

The stars came out, and they did shine!! Silver Stars Steel Orchestra, that is. Making history as they did so, the band which calls Tragarete Road in Woodbrook, Trinidad their home, had three...

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New PanRadio Show

Fri, 19 Feb 2009 6:54:21 EST

Enjoy ninety-minutes of great steelband music - featuring music from the latest release by Pantonic Steel Orchestra - The Bradley Years

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Free Steelband Music CD Special!

Fri, 19 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

With any purchase from www.Pantonic.com/cds, get yourself a free Pan In New York 2003 CD

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Sforzata and Arima Golden Symphony take Top Honors in 2009 National Panorama for Medium and Small Steel Orchestras

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

Steelband arrangers Yohan Popwell and Terrance "BJ" Marcelle prove their musical mettle in the final phase, taking Sforzata and Arima Golden Symphony to the pinnacle of success in the 2009 Trinidad...

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Which is the Greatest Steel Band in the World?

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

Greatness is an absolute distinction that shouldn't be measured or taken lightly. The author offers insight into many of the 'great' steel orchestras.

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Renegades Youth captures championship title in 21 and Under category

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

Renegades Youth wins the 2009 Trinidad and Tobago Junior National Panorama competition in the 21 and Under category. Mt. Hope Secondary and St. Margaret's Boys' A.C top off their respective age...

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Trinidad and Tobago 2009 Junior National Panorama Final Results

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 1:54:21 EST

The 2009 Trinidad and Tobago Junior National Panorama competition ended with triumphant pan musicians in each of its three respective age categories, featuring musical arrangements and performances...

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Desperadoes speak on 2009 panorama judging

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

WITCO Desperadoes wishes to categorically disassociate itself from reports in the media referring to statements alleged to have been made by our arranger Robert Greenidge with regard to a call for...

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Trinidad and Tobago Junior National Panorama Finalists Set

Fri, 12 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

The initial phase of Trinidad and Tobago’s Junior National Panorama competition is over, with fifteen orchestras - ten in the 21 and Under, and five in the 16 and Under categories, respectively,...

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Trinidad and Tobago's Small and Medium Steel Orchestras Panorama Finals take Center Stage

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

Trinidad and Tobago’s annual National Steelband Panorama Finals which returns to the “Big Yard” for 2009, will be staged in two parts. The first will see the Small and Medium Conventional Bands in a...

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Medium and Large Band Semi Finals Results - Panorama 2009

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

One steel orchestra each from Tobago and South Trinidad respectively, has made it into the National Large Band Finals at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, scheduled for Saturday 21st February...

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Pan Podium Magazine On The Pulse of Pan in the UK Winter-Spring 2008/2009

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 1:54:21 EST

Now in its eighteenth issue, this critically-acclaimed publication continues to spotlight the best of the UK's steelband musicians, their organizations, and affiliates.

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Eight (8) Finalists in the Small Bands category

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

Pan Trinbago has announced the eight (8) Finalists in the Small Bands category. Arima Golden Symphony performing "A Blue Crescendo" amassed 432 points, some 13 points ahead of its nearest rival,...

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Pantonic releases "The Bradley Years"

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

The Bradley Years represent the definitive collection of steelband music arrangements and performances for a large steel orchestra. This collection showcases seven classic arrangements from the...

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Lord Kitchener and Pan Music Have A Thing Going

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

It is to our eternal good fortune that there developed very early a symbiotic relationship between Lord Kitchener and the steel band milieu, and that despite spending a goodly portion of his early...

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Panorama Time is Bradley Time - The Great One Examined

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 3:54:21 EST

He was simply the world’s greatest steelpan music arranger. Moreover, he was the one the titans of pan bowed to. This was his stage, his arena, his moment. This was his time. Panorama was "Bradley...

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'Magic Drum' Composed by Len "Boogsie" and Machel Montano for Panorama 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 3:54:21 EST

It is a collaboration between Sharpe and soca star Machel Montano. The steelpan community is buzzing with anticipation as Montano represents one of the more popular Caribbean performers today. The...

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Special Pan Radio Show commemorating the Presidency of Barack Obama

Sun, 24 Jan 2009 3:54:21 EST

Special Pan Radio Show commemorating the Presidency of Barack Obama

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Tech Savvy Young Steelpan Musicians

Sun, 24 Jan 2009 3:45:21 EST

Tech Savvy Young Musicians Connect with “Blackberry” in One Pocket, and Steelpan Drum Sticks in the Other

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Victor Prescod - Performer, Educator and Adjudicator - In the Spotlight

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 3:54:21 EST

Meet Victor Prescod, project coordinator of the “Pan in the Classroom Project Unit” in the Ministry of Education of Trinidad and Tobago.

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Barbara Mason, Steelband Coordinator of Antigua and Barbuda - In the Spotlight

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 3:54:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. - Barbara Mason is the Steel Band Coordinator in the Cultural Development Division in Antigua and Barbuda. She is tremendously committed to the progress of youth talent...

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Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer Speaks on Pan and Its Importance to the Caribbean Region

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 3:54:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. - While When Steel Talks was visiting the panyards on our recent trip to Antigua we caught up with the country’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Baldwin Spencer who was in...

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Memorable Moments in MOP’s Five-A-Side Steelband Competition

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 3:54:20 EST

Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. - The Five-A-Side competition - a favorite element of the annual Moods of Pan (MOP) steelband festival - did not field in 2008 the plethora of participants as in the past....

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Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer Speaks on Pan and Its Importance to the Caribbean Region

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 3:54:21 EST

The Year 2008 In Pan A When Steel Talks Review

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 3:54:21 EST

2008 was an extremely interesting year for the steelpan music instrument. Our When Steel Talks travels, coverage and stories took our site visitors literally all over the globe.

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Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister speaks on the Moods of Pan 2008 Steelpan Music Festival - and on Barack Obama

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 3:54:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, on the morning immediately following the close of the annual Moods of Pan 2008 festival, the Honourable Prime Minister...

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25-A-Side Features The Best in Antigua and Barbuda's Steel Orchestra Industry

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 1:54:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. - This event has been conceptualized with a mandate for celebrating the best of Antigua and Barbuda's steel orchestras, in addition to and outside of their panorama format. ...

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CASYM Brings in the Holiday Season with Performances from its Youth Performing Arts Programs

Sun, 18 Dec 2008 8:54:21 EST

New York, USA - In spite of the intimidating chilly temperatures, the Brooklyn Museum auditorium was almost filled to capacity, as event organizers CASYM (Caribbean American Sports and Cultural Youth...

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Trinidad and Tobago Government Sends Warning to Pan Trinbago

Sun, 18 Dec 2008 7:54:21 EST

New York, USA - In a very carefully worded letter from the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs, Pan Trinbago was warned of the government's dissatisfaction of its planned...

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Junia Regrello Sets the Record Straight on the G-Pan - Trinidad and Tobago’s latest steelpan Instrument Development

Sun, 18 Dec 2008 6:54:21 EST

New York, USA - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Parliamentary Secretary Junia Regrello attempts to set the record straight on the purpose, expectations and realities of "G-Pan" as it...

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Antigua's premiere Moods of Pan festival's 25-A-Side competition in full Video Review

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 6:54:21 EST

New York, USA - See and experience for yourself. Performances from the Moods of Pan Festival 25-A-Side held in Antigua.

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Happy Birthday, Pelham Goddard

Sun, 12 Dec 2008 6:54:21 EST

New York, USA - When Steel Talks wishes Pelham a very, very happy birthday!

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BAS 10th Annual Awards

Sun, 12 Dec 2008 5:54:21 EST

United Kingdom - Saturday the 6th December saw the British Association of Steelbands celebrate their annual awards ceremony at the Holiday Inn in Bloomsbury, London. 2008 marked the 10th anniversary...

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David Rudder continues His Tribute to Pan, Calypso and Culture

Sun, 9 Dec 2008 5:53:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. - David Rudder was surrounded by an audience of steelpan music enthusiasts. After all - this was the Moods of Pan Festival, with emphasis on ‘pan'. While many other artists...

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TLC Skiffle Bunch Star at Moods of Pan Festival 2008

Sun, 9 Dec 2008 4:52:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda, W.I. - Do not let the name fool you - hailing from Trinidad and Tobago TCL Skiffle Bunch is one of the world’s top steel orchestras. And the audience of Gemonites’ Moods of Pan...

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Ralph MacDonald, Robert Greenidge and Friends Drop Magic on MOP Festival

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 4:52:21 EST

Ralph MacDonald brought his A-team to town - and they were not about to take any prisoners...he made sure the people of Antigua and Barbuda were going to remember both him and his gang of musical...

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The Genius of Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 3:52:21 EST

It was Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe who, after performing at the first Moods of Pan festival, encouraged the young show producers from Gemonites to keep the event (then a one-day affair) going. So it was...

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Cool and Smooth 25-a-Side Launches New Era - National Youth Orchestra takes crown, Panache comes in second

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 3:52:21 EST

The first edition of the Cool and Smooth '25-a-Side' is now history but the future ramifications of this successful steelpan musical venture will have a lasting impact on the global steelband music...

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And The Youths Shall Lead - National Youth Pan Orchestra Triumphs - Yes We "KHAN!!"

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 3:52:21 EST

Officially billed 'The Cool and Smooth Gemonites Moods of Pan 2008 Leroy "Jughead" Gordon 25-A-Side Steelband competition,' the youth orchestra clinched the ten thousand-dollar first prize and a...

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Antiguan Pan Festival the Best in the Caribbean Region? No doubt!!

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 3:52:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda's natural beauty, coupled with its people and the consistent flow of top notch talent, makes the annual Moods of Pan Festival one of the top places in the region for steelpan...

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The Great One Remembered - Master Arranger Clive Bradley

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 3:52:21 EST

The date is November 26, 2005. A day that will be etched in the annals of steelpan music history. There are momentous moments in history when everyone remembers exactly where they were when they...

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Antigua and Barbuda Steelpan Icon, Leroy 'Jughead' Gordon, Passes Away at 61

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 3:52:21 EST

Antigua and Barbuda mourns loss of steelpan icon Leroy 'Jughead' Gordon, who passed away recently of a heart attack brought on as a complication to cancer.

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Is Antiguan Pan Ready to Rebound?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 3:52:21 EST

Hard on the heels of the Trinidadian progenitors, Antigua leapt onto the steel band music scene with a bang....Lord Baldwin happened to be Governor of the Leeward Islands just in time to anoint the...

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From Bamboo Patch to Buckingham Palace with Sterling Betancourt - Vignettes of Pan History

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 2:52:21 EST

It has been said that the only thing new in the world is the history you don't know. With pan's genesis still a head-scratcher even for trivia buffs, the history of the steel band still comes up...

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Pan In London - Coming into Sharper Focus in '86

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 1:52:21 EST

But mostly it's jealousy, politics, false national pride, philosophical differences over promotion of the culture, inflated egos and a little racism - all hurdles the steelband movement here must...

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Toward Standardized Pans

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 6:52:21 EST

Today's fast-moving, high-tech pace, they say, demands that, as a category of instruments, steel pans should be no less conventional that other vehicles of musical sound.

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2009 Panorama Tune - 'Brazilian Flagwoman' sung by "Anselm Douglas"

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:46:21 EST

Composed by Amrit Samaroo and Mark Loquan 'Brazilian Flagwoman' also features lyrics by Samaroo, and vocals by veteran artist Anselm Douglas - resulting in one more musical option for the 2009...

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The Thwaites and Esperanza Spalding hook up via Steelpan

Mon, 28 Oct 2008 6:52:21 EST

Musical prodigy-turned-pro and Berklee instructor Esperanza Spalding, collaborated with the Thwaites brothers and Pan United for a uniquely intimate musical experience.

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Happy Birthday, Boogsie - Steelpan Great turns 55

Mon, 28 Oct 2008 3:52:21 EST

The 'Mozart' of Pan - Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe turns fifty-five today.

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Moving Up with Dereck "Chiney" Ayum

Mon, 28 Oct 2008 3:49:21 EST

This cultural ambassador has come a long way since playing African drums with the Arawak Dance Company, and capturing the first prize on Auntie Kay's Twelve and Under TV show. Dereck Ayum in the...

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Boogsie Sharpe: The Legend

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 3:49:21 EST

A look at Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe - the legendary steelpan composer and arranger

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Lord Kitchener and Pan Music Have A Thing Going

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:49:21 EST

Lord Kitchener and his story on the music he 'made' for pan

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Invaders Steel Orchestra Celebrates the Steelpan Artform with Trinidad All Stars and Exodus

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:49:21 EST

Partygoers experienced powerhouse performances of Caribbean Airlines Invaders, Sagicor Exodus and Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars, Kees Dieffenthaller, Denyse Plummer and Karen Eccles at Invaders’...

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Scipio Sargeant, well known Steelpan Arranger and Guitarist, ill

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:46:21 EST

Scipio 'Sarge' Sargeant, well known guitarist and steelband arranger around New York's Caribbean community and beyond, is seriously ill. A fundraiser is being held on his behalf in Brooklyn.

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2009 Panorama Tune - 'Pan Wisdom' sung by "Crazy"

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:46:21 EST

Composer/musician Phil Hawkins has teamed up with performing artist "Crazy" to produce one of the first panorama musical offerings for the 2009 season.

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Southern Marines Steelband Foundation Hosts Auditions for Eighth Annual 'Talent Expression'

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:46:21 EST

Trinidad, W.I - The auditions for the eighth edition of Talent Expression, organised by the Southern Marines Steelband Foundation, began on Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th October 2008 at the...

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CASYM Assembles "Think Tank" to Look to the Future

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:46:21 EST

New York, USA - CASYM is now celebrating its 25th year of existence and is at a serious crossroad. With mounting issues and obstacles to their continued existence and future, CASYM decided to...

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D'Radoes Steel Orchestra captain and leader on the mend after heart scare

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:46:21 EST

New York, USA - The pan community was hit again with bad news about one of our own. Junior "Man" Samuel, Captain and Leader of D'Radoes Steel Orchestra was struck down by a massive heart attack...

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New York Steelband Panorama 2008 - In Pictures

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:46:21 EST

New York, USA - The 2008 New York steelband panorama competition again presented the art form in a grand and very significant manner. ADLIB Steel Orchestra, hailing from Freeport, Long Island, won...

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Report Card - Pan in New York: Grades A to Z - The Good, Bad, Ugly and Positively Evil

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:46:21 EST

New York, USA - New York continues to be the largest and most vibrant steelband music community outside of Trinidad and Tobago. It is unique in that it is the only place in the United States where...

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One More Play - New York Panorama 2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:46:21 EST

New York, USA - With a line-up of nine orchestras in competition for the title of panorama champions, and a mandatory cut-off time before 2:00 a.m., organizers WIADCA (West Indian American Day...

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Pan Podium Magazine On The Pulse of Pan in the UK

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:46:41 EST

ENGLAND, U.K. - Melody, Chords, Chorus, Verse, Bridges, Syncopating Rhythms and the Circle of Fifths. Steelband music is very infectious and the virus is being spread at a fast and furious rate, so...

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Pan in New York 2008 - the Yard Recordings

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 1:46:41 EST

New York, USA - This year Basement Recordings captured four steel orchestras in their yards - Sonatas, Pantonic, Sesame Flyers and Utopia Pan Soul. Basement Recordings extends apologies to all the...

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Death of A Desperado

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:46:41 EST

Trinidad, W.I. - Mr. Rudolph "Crabby" Edwards passed away at his Laventille home, in Trinidad, W.I., on Wednesday September 3rd 2008, after a lengthy illness. "Crabby", as he was called in the pan...

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J'Ouvert Nastiness - Masman Disrespects Women in Public

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:46:49 EST

New York - When a male has hate and disrespect for women you begin to wonder if he has or had ever known the love of a mother, grandmother, maybe an aunt? I often wonder about men who abuse women, if...

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No Excuse for Bad Behavior - Time for Steelpan Men to Grow up - Not so fast

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:46:47 EST

New York - When Steel Talks has traveled all over the world visiting panyards and pan folks. Our experiences have generally been outstanding. However the worst experience for any personnel of When...

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Trinidad's Pan Clueless Prime Minister and the Professor

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:46:47 EST

Trinidad - It is an open secret in Pan circles that Tony Williams and Bertie Marshall received the highest national award to ward off widespread resentment that the Prime Minister was determined to...

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J'Ouvert 2008 in New York - Steelbands, Pan Music and Rhythm Sections Rule the Streets

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:43:47 EST

Brooklyn, New York - The 2008 New York J'Ouvert celebrations got underway in Brooklyn. There were enthusiastic rhythm sections armed with iron men and more, colorful characters, traditional 'mud...

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2008 Notting Hill Carnival Steel Bands Competition - Results

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 9:43:47 EST

London, England - Results from the Annual National Steelband Panorama, BAS J'Ouvert Bomb Steelband competition, and Notting Hill Carnival 'Best Steelband on The Road.'

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Andre White makes History with 'Heat' and ADLIB Steel Orchestra

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 9:43:47 EST

New York - History, history, history! And probably as never before in any steelband music panorama around the world. History was made in New York with the release of the 2008 New York Panorama...

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New York Panorama Results! - ADLIB Steel Orchestra Wins 2008 New York Panorama

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 9:28:47 EST

New York - New York's steelband music panorama competition took place this past Saturday, August 30. ADLIB Steel Orchestra won the title for 2008.

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England's 31st Annual Panorama - 2008 'CHAMPIONS OF STEEL' Competition - Results!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 9:28:47 EST

United Kingdom - The Champions of Steel competition took place in London’s famed Hyde Park this past Saturday, August 23. Ebony Steel Orchestra, the 2007 panorama champions, retained their title for...

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Notting Hill Carnival 2008 Online on ITV

Thu, 22 Aug 2008 9:28:47 EST

United Kingdom - Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest street festival and has been one of the highlights of London's cultural calendar for more than four decades. For the second time, anyone...

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Pan Alive, but Judging on Life Support

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 9:28:47 EST

Canada - Yuh see how ah does get in ting? When Steel Talks come an akse me to write meh Pan review. I here quiet, reading psalms an knittin an WST look to come straight so to chook Jack Spaniar nes....

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CSI Community Steelband captures CAPCA/BAS 2K8 Junior Panorama title

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 9:28:47 EST

United Kingdom - Kensington Memorial Park, St Marks Road, London W10 was transformed into a Carnival Village on Monday the 11th August 2008 to accommodate the annual CAPCA/BAS Carnival and Junior...

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Steelpan Instrument Captivates Taiwan Students

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 8:52:47 EST

Taiwan - Mat Britain, Director of the Vanderbilt University Steel Band Program in Nashville Tennessee, recently returned from teaching steel pan at the Taipei International Percussion Summer Camp...

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Pan Prodigy Lands in Italy

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 8:48:47 EST

Trinidad and Tobago - Recently on “Pan Diaspora” on the one-hour segment inside “Pan in Yuh Puefen” on WACK radio 90.1 FM, the guest of honour was the intriguing Atiba Chike Williams

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Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation Delivers a Great Day for Steelpan

Mon, 12 Aug 2008 9:28:57 EST

New York - Utopia Pan Soul:the Next Generation again hosted another classy affair that provided participants an intimate, special and unique steelpan music experience. Moreover, Utopia Pan Soul...

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New York Steelpan Enthusiasts Turn Out Big Time for Sonatas Launch

Mon, 12 Aug 2008 6:28:57 EST

New York - One thing that is certain - current New York Panorama champion Sonatas Steel Orchestra knows how to organize a successful steelband launch. Neither rain, thunder or lightning can stop...

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Pan Trinbago Celebrates Anthony Williams… the absolute genius

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 6:28:57 EST

Trinidad - Pan Trinbago has dedicated August 2008 to the achievements of Pan Artisan Anthony ”Tony” Williams.

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Pan Is Beautiful XI to be held in November 2008

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 6:28:57 EST

Trinidad - Participants can collect their Registration Forms, Rules and Regulations, Scores and Music for all categories, from Pan Trinbago Regional Offices in the North, South/Central, East and...

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Salah Steel Academy Wins Second Consecutive Steelband Music Title

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 6:28:57 EST

Canada - More than 7,000 fans at Lamport Stadium last night witness the defending champions Selah Steel Academy successfully defend their Pan Alive panorama title. The event is part of the annual...

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Commancheros Juniors Retain Grenada's Junior Panorama Title

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 6:28:57 EST

Grenada - Defending Junior Panorama Champions, Cable and Wireless Commancheros yesterday retained their title when they convincingly won the 2008 Junior Panorama competition at the National Stadium...

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Halcyon Steel Orchestra Wins Antigua and Barbuda 2008 National Panorama Title

Fri, 31 Jul 2008 6:28:57 EST

Antigua andBarbuda - Six bands competed for Antigua’s 2008 National Panorama Championship. The featured bands in the competition were Mahico Stars, Gemonites, Harmonites International, Ebonites,...

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Liam Coins Next Track after First-born - Steelpan music standout speaks about the instrument

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 6:28:57 EST

New York, USA - "DOUGLA," that's the name of one of the tracks on his upcoming eight-track compact disc which would be in honour of his son, Jaden who was born on January 22nd, 2008 - surely he looks...

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Pantonic New York Steelband Launch

Mon, 27 Jul 2008 6:28:57 EST

New York, USA - This past Sunday Pantonic Steel Orchestra held their 2008 launch at their Brooklyn summer practice facilities. Pantonic's panyard was filled with steelpan music fans as they...

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Chief of Steelband in Nigeria - Bowie Sonnie Bowei receives Chieftain Titles

Tue, 23 Jul 2008 6:28:57 EST

Lagos, Nigeria - In a celebration that lasted four hours at the palace of the Alagbara of Agbara, Agbara town in Ogun State, south west Nigeria, two chieftaincy titles were conferred upon panman...

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