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The Great Robert Greenidge has transitioned

Global - With profound regrets When Steel Talks is sad to share news of the passing of the honorable, great and legendary panist Robert Greenidge on June 8, 2026. He was one of our organization’s biggest supporters from the very start. Robert is simply one of the greatest musicians to have ever touched the steelpan instrument. read more  

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Steelpan musician, Percussionist and Composer Andy Akiho releases ‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’ with Oregon Symphony

Global - The music works of steelpan musician, percussionist and composer Andy Akiho—‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’—performed live with the Oregon Symphony, are in the musical spotlight. The album of live recordings was released June 5, 2026. The Oregon Symphony is led by Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr. read more

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Hells Gate Steel Orchestra’s 2026 Panorama Launch - “Riddim Up: Carnival in Di Big Yard!”

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The whole Panyard comes alive when the Steel & Iron beat. Unleash the Music, the Vibes, the Riddim, and feel the Heat! The Caribbean Union Bank Hells Gate Steel Orchestra presents its 2026 Panorama Launch entitled “Riddim Up: Carnival in Di Big Yard!” on Saturday, May 30th, 7:00 p.m. at the Villa Primary School, Amy Byers Street Villa Area in Saint John’s. read more

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Diamond Steel is Back

The Voice St. Lucia News Official donation of steel pans to Diamond Steel Orchestra   Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I. - The Diamond Steel Orchestra is making a much needed come back onto the local steel pan scene and the St. Lucia carnival generally. The resurgence of the Marchand based band was handed another lifeline this week when Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative Philip J. Pierre officially donated steel pans to the organization. ....The new facility named The Gregory “Shining”…

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Dr. Dawn K. Batson to Be Honored at 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend

Miami, Florida, USA - Internationally-respected steelpan artist, educator, and cultural leader Dr. Dawn K. Batson, PhD, will be honored at the 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend, taking place February 26–March 1, 2026, across South Florida. .....Audiences will also enjoy performances by the FMU Alumni Steel Pan Ensemble and the FMU Jazz All-Stars, showcasing steelpan performing artists Leon Foster Thomas, Le’Roi Simmonds, Freddie Harris, III, along with Kirk Green, Doug Carter,…

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Thank you, PanOnTheNet, for creating this network and for sharing livestream Panorama coverage links. Canada was watching!

Special thanks to "When Steel Talks" for providing the links to all Panorama livestream channels.  🎵💗MISS ARLANNA LEWIS, founder of SteelPanCanada.com and DrumTimeCanada.com,sends her appreciation on behalf of the Musicians in Toronto. Thank you, PanOnTheNet.com for your efforts to reach an international audience. Greatest gratitude to CHEF JEX of Transcendmealprep.ca for having provided homemade, cooked meals,delivered to our doorstep this past year! From the kitchen to the panyard, all…

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TTT apologises for audio drop; denies censorship

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - TTT Limited has apologised for the audio interruption that occurred during Helon Francis’ performance of Doh Forget on Sunday night at Dimanche Gras saying at no time did TTT purposefully cut the audio. TTT said the disruption was caused by a Dante system failure. ....However during a livestream on WACK 90.1 FM, a man whispered on camera, “we muted Helon’s mic on TTT,” to which the announcer responded: “I am not going to repeat that. I heard it loud and clear but I’m…

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Calypso Monarch 2026 Results - Terri Lyons is National Calypso Monarch - Trinidad & Tobago Carnival

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She received a standing ovation, and was one of twelve finalists who graced the stage under the lights of the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain. Terri Lyons, singing ‘Blessings,’ took home the title of 2026 National Calypso Monarch, a trophy, the prize purse of TT $1,000,000 (circa US $147,443) and a new car courtesy Lifestyle Motors. see results  

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Panorama 2026 Results - Exodus Steel Orchestra with Arranger Terrance “BJ” Marcelle takes Championship

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Exodus Steel Orchestra and Terrance “BJ” Marcelle got the job done for two years in a row; this time it was with Voice’s popular ‘Cyah Behave.’ As title defenders, they bested ten fellow competitors on finals night for the large conventional steel orchestras. This is the sixth national Panorama title for Exodus, and the second for “BJ” in the large band category. The competition was the final component in the 2026 Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama season, which is…

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Can steelpan arranger Ojay Richards achieve the triple crown conventual bands Panorama title this weekend?

With the conclusion of Trinidad and Tobago Panorama season this weekend, Pan arranger Ojay Richardscan become an undiputed triple crown winner of all the three divisions (small, medium, and large) of the conventional competition. He has already won the 2026 small and medium categories.  

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