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Remembering Rudolph Charles - RAISING LAVENTILLE THE DOC and THE HAMMER GO TO WORK

by Dalton Narine

Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams takes in a practice session at the Desperadoes panyard with leader Rudolph Charles at his side (Government Information Services via the Digital Pan Archive)

A PM and a steel band legend build an alli

Remembering my mentor Neville Jules --- by Martin Albino

Remembering my mentor, the incomparable Neville Jules, disciplinarian, panist, tuner, band leader, arranger and great innovator.This gentleman, yes ,he was a gentleman, had a significant influence on me in the fifties during my formative years. I ded

Condolences to Panist Patrick Davis

When Steel Talks extends condolences to panist Patrick Davis on the passing of his mom.

Steelband Community Members on the Front Line Against COVID-19 -- Thanks You!

Global - When Steel Talks extends our sincere appreciations of all those on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. We appreciate you... Thank you

Sandbox Sunday - 04/26/2020 - Seven Pillars and Andy Akiho

Award winning Composer, Panist and Educator Andy Akiho, is a former Phase II panorama player, and NY Panorama co-arranger for Sesame Flyers with Freddy Harris III. Andy has been featured on WST Upclose... Check out what he has been up to recently. Sa

Just Checking Up On the When Steel Talks family

Stay safe - Stay inside 

Listen to some Steelpan Music today

"Every Kinda People" -1978 - This Robert Palmer-classic features Robert Greenidge on steelpan and Freddie Harris on guitar

USA - This Robert Palmer-classic features Robert Greenidge on steelpan and Freddie Harris on guitar.

Musicians: 

• Robert Palmer – vocals, guitar
• Paul Barrere & Freddie Harris – guitar
• James Alan Smith – keyboards
• Bob Babbitt – bass Allan Schwartzberg

Pan Trinbago & NCC Bouncing Checks Again?? No Respect for Musicians

What Happens When You Bounce a Check?

by Alex Huntsberger
For the most part, things that bounce are really fun. But when it comes to bouncing checks, there’s no fun in sight.

Fall is underway! Sometimes when things fall, they land with a thud.

Wash Your Hands - Roaring Lion

Good advice from the Roaring Lion

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr Eustace 'Manning' Henry & the Hells Gate Steel Orchestra franchise

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr Eustace 'Manning' Henry & the Hells Gate Steel Orchestra franchise.

Hells Gate Steel Orchestra

'Manning' Henry. Mr. Henry was a master Steelpan Builder, Tuner, Blender, Soloist an

Does Pan Trinbago pays a license fee to COTT?

Simeon L. Sandiford  ||  Winsford Devine - I believe that Pan Trinbago pays a license fee to COTT and this revenue is divided proportionately among the songwriters/publishers. David Bereaux can verify.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is not the first epidemiological issue that the population of Trinidad and Tobago had to be wary of

National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago is at National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago.

Did you know: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is not the first epidemiological issue that the population of Trinidad and Tobago has had to be wary of? In 1972, there was

AI & The Future of Panorama Judging

by Russell J C Providence

 
Can AI Be More Efficient Than People in the Steel Orchestra Panorama Judicial System?

Despite its widespread lack of familiarity, AI is a technology that is transforming every walk of life. It is a wide-ranging tool that

Kes says --- Everybody saying Iwer win.... I sing too...

Award-winning youth steel pan orchestra performing in Stonebridge and Harlesden ahead of #Brent 2020 festivals

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Prime bands in prime time

by Martin Daly

(published with the expressed permission of the author - Martin Daly (pictured))

EVERYTHING is set for a thrilling indigenous musical contest at next Saturday’s Panorama Finals and I open this column with an appeal to anyone who loves

Pan Potential

by Raffique Shah

Published with expressed permission of the author 
(Originally published in the Sunday Express)

AS I savour some of the best offerings from this year’s Carnival from the comfort and safety of my home, I cannot help but think of the t

Watch Live -- Junior Kings and Queens of Carnival Finals - Friday February 21st 2020

Watch -- Calypso Monarch 2020 - Finals

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Neville Jules & the Trinidad All Stars franchise

The legendary Mr. Jules has passed. He was an innovator, leader, musician, intellect and - a gentleman. 

An authentic triple threat. Mr. Jules was a great supporter of When Steel Talks, and our mission. They don't make them like him anymore...

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