Global - ....I first met Ralph in Trinidad on Carnival Tuesday in the late 90’s while he was jumping with Phase II, the band in which I was playing (even though he was a die-hard Desperadoes fan). He hopped up on the float and started playing congas,
When Steel Talks extends Happy Birdthay greetings to Pelham Goddard. Mr. Goddard has penned some of the most memorable songs in recent Caribbean music history.
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Read more…By Janelle De Souza Thursday, November 3 2011 - Trinidad & Tobago Newsday
Over the last few months, pan men have been playing sad songs as they note concerns of a steel drum shortage, especially as the Panorama season approaches.
While the pan men’s
Read more…WST America, WST Europe, WST Africa, WST Japan, WST Caribbean, WST Austrialia, WST South America and WST Mars... LOL
Peace and Pan!
Read more…In a recent post on the Nigeria Schools Panorama the issue of the removal of pan as part of the curriculum was raised by a WST member. When Steel Talks has personally witness a dramatic increase in the presence of the steelpan instrument schools thr
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Eric Mannweiler. Thanks again for sharing your 2011 panorama experiences with the WST family
Read more…Potential Symphony - Carlon Harewood - - Vibes
Redemption Sound Settlers (Tobago) - Winston Gordon - Gie Dem Tempo
Humming Birds Pan Groove - Michael Cupidore - - Live It Up
Tamana Pioneers - Kenneth "Panam" Clarke - Toco Band
Xpress 21 - Barry Manne
Read more…Anyone who plays the steelpan instrument is a ‘PANIST’ (with one ‘N’) according to Dalton Narine, the man who originally coined the word years ago.
The international and highly-respected, award-winning journalist and film maker explains that ‘PANIST
Read more…When Steel Talks extends belated happy birthday greetings to arranger Earl La Pierre
Read more…On last night's episode of NBC's THE SING-OFF, Afro-Blue became the most recent group to be eliminated from the competition. On numerous occasions these judges essentially said that this group, Afro Blue, was operating above their heads [the judges’]
Read more…Happy Holidays to the global When Steel Talks family.
Congratulations to all the pan folks who performed over the holidays worldwide and big up to all the supporter and fans.
A special shout -out to the New York crew thanks for inviting WST to your p
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to Nicholas Mohan on the passing of his mother. Our support and well wishes are with you.
Read more…Happy Birthday to Val Serrant from When Steel Talks
Read more…When Steel Talks extends Happy Birthday greetings (October 28) to the great Len “Boogsie” Sharpe. When Steel Talks (WST) has had the great fortune of interacting with “Boogsie” on different levels for years. Enjoy your day, and thanks for being in W
Read more…When Steel Talks extends best wishes to arranger Martin Albino on his birthday.
Read more…Happy Birthday Glenroy from all the folks at When Steel Talks.
Enjoy!
Read more…Yellow Bird remains one of the most enigmatic pieces ever played on the steelpan. Despised by many in the pan community it continues to be a source of controversy -joy for some and pain for others.
Read more…Has Panorama music lost it's ability to make people dance and be happy?
WST member BigMac recently posted:
Panorama I have said before somewhere at this forum has lost it’s musicality. Back in the Genesis of Panorama, (in Trinidad that is) the finals
