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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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Steel drums to ring out at Huddersfield Carnival thanks to Birkby pupils
ExaminerLive
The pupils want to gift a "part of their heritage" to the community
(Image: Huddersfield Examiner)
Youngsters at Birkby Junior School have donated a set of steel drums to the Huddersfield Carnival Committee.
The school has had the drums,
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GOLDEN HANDS Honors Master Tuner ‘Birch’ Kelman
In the year of our 25th Anniversary, 2018, Golden Hands suffered a major loss in the passing of the person who not only assisted our President, Franka Hills-Headley in founding this unique institution of ours but is responsible for the high technica
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Fay Ann steps down as Chairman of International Soca Monarch
Loop - Barbados
Fay Ann Lyons has stepped down as Chairman of the International Soca Monarch.
Lyons, who appointed to the helm of the competition, will no longer be involved in the annual competition.
Lyons told Loop she made the decision because s
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David Stern, the National Basketball Association and the Potential for a SteelPan Music Industry
Global - The former commissioner of the NBA of passed away on New Year’s Day. And regardless of what you thought of him one has to acknowledge and respect his success as commissioner of the NBA.
A comparison of the growth of the NBA under David St
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Happy Birthday to panist Garvin Blake - December 30
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to panist, composer and performing artist Garvin Blake.
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of panist Vanya Reid
Condolences to Ebony Steelband and Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra
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Pan Tune of the Decade
Trouble In The Morning is performed and written by “V’ghn”aka Jevaughn “V’ghn” John
Before the last decade ended, When Steel Talks completely agreed with steelband enthusiast Glenroy Joseph when he called “Band From Space” by Amrit Samaroo and Edwi
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A Review of Distinguished Moments of the Decade 2010-2019 in Pan
What are your choices for the most distinguished moments in Pan of the decade - 2010 - 2019?
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- Supernovas Steel Orchestra from Lopinot, Trinidad was formed in 2010. The band went on to compete in the Small Steel Orchestra category with A
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Christmas and Carnival don't ever mix
Panorama starts the Carnival celebrations.
by Michael Joseph
Former executive officer of Pan Trinbago. Inc. TC
The opinions expressed are solely that of the writer
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Revisiting -- Meet Scipio “Sarge” Sargeant, Arranger, Panist and Performing Musician - UpClose!
Steelband arranger and guitarist Scipio Sargeant. SCIPIO “Skip” or “Sarge” Sargeant was born in Trinidad. At an early age he distinguished himself as one of the top musicians in his home country. As co-arranger for Despers USA, Sargeant won a record
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In Memoriam - 2019 --- Remembering some of the Pan People we have lost in 2019
Please add the names of those you remember that we have lost
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Master Quads Panist Caspar Durant Demonstrates - Lessons in Pan
Welcome To My Home 20191015
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Happy Birthday to Candice Andrews-Brumant of Renegades Steel Orchestra
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Candice Andrews-Brumant, captain of Renegades Steel Orchestra.
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A pan that can take a licking... Is this a lost art?
In the past, tuners like Bassman and Leo Coker took pride in making pans that could "take licks." When they "locked a note", it maintained its tonal quality, regardless of how hard it was struck.
Is this a lost art?
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Happy Birthday to Earl Brooks, Sr. - December 22
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to veteran arranger and performing artist, Earl Brooks, Sr.
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Antigua and Barbuda panists with Khan Cordice on cultural exchange in Japan - Steelpan the musical focus
Japan - A small delegation from Antigua & Barbuda is presently visiting Japan at the invitation of officials in Kagoshima prefecture, in the southerly Amami Islands of the country. Among those participating are pan musicians led by internationally-r
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