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BigUp to all the steelband franchises, arrangers, players, managers and fans... And of-course the tuners... WST salutes you... You are great gate keepers of the art form.
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Troy Parillon of Ebonites Steel Orchestra on his passing.
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Pepe Francis
Read more…Theron Urbano wrote:
"How can New York Pan Fraternity deprive these kids and this band from panorama. This question is very puzzling to me. I am an American Soldier who took my Pan to War. I could be an ambassador for our instrument and yet in stil
Read more…The story of a city's transformation through its music, taking in the wave of Commonwealth immigration in the 40s right up to the present day.
In the first episode the Empire Windrush brings an exciting new style of music to London with the
Read more…A prominent New York pan player asked:
What can we do to bring more people out to band launchings [in New York]?
Here are a few thoughts from When Steel Talks (WST) on the issue:
When Steel Talks extends birthday greeting to journalist Jared McCallister of the New York Daily News.
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greeting to the great Neville Jules of Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra. Click for more on this music legend
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to panist, arranger and educator Salah Wilson.
Read more…When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Jefferson Morris. He passed away on Thursday. He is the brother of arranger Clarence Morris. Jefferson was a member of Tropical Angel Harps from it inception. He was 62.
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The funeral of
Musician standout Leon Foster Thomas says:
It's nice to see that pan is reaching places like the Vatican and such but, why is it so poorly supported? 1 soca and chutney singer gets 2 mil and a steel band of 120 players get the same 2 mil. Does that m
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Teddy Belgrave on his passing.
click for WSTinterview with Teddy Belgrave
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to arranger Andre White.
Read more…When Steel Talks extends Birthday greetings to panorama champion arranger Steve Achaiba, .
Read more…When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Kaethe George on her passing. She was the longtime companion and business partner of Dr. Ellie Mannette.
Kaethe George, in her own words - in part (March 22, 2013 - FB post):
Read more…"A rece
click for more on Anthony Williams
Accomplishments of Anthony Williams by David Maunday
Scientific
Anthony Williams involved in putting pan on wheels in the late 1950s.
The placement of notes on the tenor pan in the 4th and 5th formation.
The
Happy Mother's Day to all.
Happy Mother's Day to all the Steelpan & Steelband Music Moms
WST
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings Glenda Gamory president of Pantonic Steel Orchestra.
Read more…Read more…Now the thing is WE CAN ACTUALLY HAVE A T&T SHOWCASE NEXT YEAR ON BET- BUT IT ENT GO LOOK ANYTHING LIKE WHAT WE NAIEVELY THINK IT SHOULD. IT WOULD LOOK LIKE THIS:
· The artist will be: Nicki Minaj; Heather Headley; Trinidad
The following is a message from Mike who has an awesome Steelband and Calypso collection.
Read more…...thanks for the msg and a great subject!
I suppose it depends on whether you mean what song was first recorded or what was first published on record? Also,
