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Condolences on the passing of panist and performing artist, Hameed "PanSticks" Shaqq

When Steel Talks extends our condolences to the family and friends of panist Hameed Shaqq.  He was a committed supporter to all things that benefited the advancement of Pan.

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Pan Masters Steel Orchestra celebrates its 40th Anniversary

North Brentwood, Maryland, USA - On May 5, 2025, the Pan Masters Steel Orchestra of Washington, DC will celebrate forty years of showcasing Steelband Music in the Washington Metropolitan area. Pan Masters has attributed its success to a strong belief in the family, a determined group of excellent musical arrangers, and an experienced administrative and promotional organization, led by Malcolm John, which continuously emphasizes quality performance and good clientele relationships. read more

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Live Stream - NYU Steel Spring Concert - Saturday May 3, 2025

New York, New York, USA - There will be Spring Steelpan performances this Saturday before a live audience on Saturday May 3 at New York University’s Iris Cantor Theatre at the John A. Paulson Center. NYU Steel is under the guidance of Dr. Kendall K. Williams. Guest artist this season is Daron Roberts. Showtime is from 8:00—9:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.  See live stream

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Live Stream - 45th Point Fortin Borough Day - featuring steel orchestras Renegades, Phase II Pan Groove, Exodus & more

Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A live stream of Point Fortin’s 45th Borough Day - featuring steel orchestras Renegades, Phase II Pan Groove, Exodus, Trinidad All Stars, cultural performances, costumed participants, moko jumbies, and more - in Point Fortin, Trinidad, on Saturday May 3, 2025. See live stream  

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Atlantic LNG sponsors Pan on the Move and two more events for Point Fortin Borough Day

A motorcycle police interacts with cheering onlookers at the Point Fortin’s 45th Anniversary Military Parade, Victor Chin Kit Park, on April 25   Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Atlantic LNG says it is proud to be able to sponsor three key events of the upcoming Borough Day celebrations: Pan on the Move, the NIHERST Science and Technology Fair, and the Dock of the Bay J’Ouvert Competition. In a statement on May 1, the company said Point Fortin, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, held a…

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Pan Trinbago BLINDLY endorses PNM to the demise of PAN PLAYERS under NEW GOVERNMENT

https://www.facebook.com/claude.gonzales.10/videos/961305609408094?idorvanity=935162103223031

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Steelband Association boss gets ultimatum: Call elections, or else

Antigua Observer Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Two prominent steel orchestras have issued an ultimatum to the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association demanding elections be held before the end of April or face potential disruption to the 2025 Panorama competition. Observer media [and When Steel Talks] was furnished with a copy of the missive signed by Keithley Athill Jr and Maurisha Potter — the captains of Hells Gate and Panache steel orchestras, respectively, which was addressed to the pan…

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Condolences to family and friends of Leeandro Noray

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Leeandro Noray on his unexpected passing.

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Mark Loquan remembered as ‘a true patriot’

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Former president of the National Gas Company of TT Mark Loquan, right, and Prof Patrick Hosein display their Order of the Republic of TT (ORTT) medals at President’s House, St Ann’s, on September 24, 2024   Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Former National Gas Company president and composer of steelpan music Mark Loquan is being remembered as a true patriot. Loquan, 63, died on April 6, fourteen months after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. In a statement posted to…

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Chazz x Yung Bredda Steelpan Cover

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