Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - US-based Trinidadian broadcaster extraordinaire, Von Martin, has written a book about key people who contributed to the development of the steelpan. And, no two ways about it, this should be compulsory reading for anyone w
Read more…When Steel Talks extends condolences to panist Curtis Lynch and his family and friends on the passing of his Dad. Curtis is the captain of CASYM Steel Orchestra.
Global - “His preferred drink is rum and coke, though he sips a beer in the pan tent this particular night. Standing a slight five feet three inches in sandals, he peers through round, brown glasses. Cigarette smoke punctuates every word of his flat
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PAN Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore announced on the weekend that the organisation will host at least four virtual events over the next few weeks.
The organisation has sensibly chosen to partner wit
Read more…There is an interesting story behind the origins of one of the most successful pop songs ever: The Lion Sleeps Tonight. I'm here to retell a journey that spans multiple continents, several decades, and millions of dollars. Fun Fact, this story has be
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Blessed with exceptional music talent, the late panman Andre Boldan was held in great regard by many; he was essentially the consummate self-taught community musician. He was born on
Read more…On the passing of his dad (Derrick Thomas aka Ansa Back) - When Steel Talks extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Akua Leith - the Trinidad and Tobago Artistic Director and Conductor of the National Steel Symphony Orchestra
by Wesley Gibbings
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - There are echoes that haunt panyards. You won’t know about this unless you have entered one and stood behind a pan. So, do not call the police if you see me passing such premises slowly in my car, windo
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Global - ....
“Is Calypso a dying art form and why has the Steelpan, created there by master craftsmen in the 20th century, not been officially proclaimed in Parlia
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Codrington Pan Family; on the passing of the matriarch of the family, Karen Codrington.
New York, USA - They’re never too young, and Master Clive Bradley is ever the teacher.
Read more…Congratulations... From When Steel Talks
Or not.... (Prank 101)
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Global - Clive Bradley is one of the greatest musicians of his day. His music defines an era and a people. Moreover his genius continues to inspire, enchant and educate future musicians to achieve uncommon excellence.
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Grenada - ....Albert “Doggie” Cox came back to play with Angel Harps and was a member of the Double Second section of the steel orchestra for many years at Panorama. His last ma
Read more…Happy Birthday to Mack!! From When Steel Talks
It's a joke! (made a YT vid about it thooo
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Brooklyn, New York, USA - Just a few more of the pride and joy of master musician Clive Bradley -- “Bradley’s Kids” - Pantonic Steel Orchestra.
Read more…The Might Shadow explains the lie of Christopher Columbus
Global - “If I do have a blueprint, it is embedded in my head. The younger tuners today have a more systematic approach with actual measurements. Older tuners still eyeball a lot of the steps. In today’s world, we have a lot of specialization where
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