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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the Family and Friends of Steelpan Builder and Tuner Learie Harrigin

RIP

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New York 2026 Panorama Results - Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra, Arranger André White Triumph

New York, USA - It was a historic night for Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra in the 2026 New York Panorama held at the car pa

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2026 UK National Panorama Results - They’re Back! Ebony Steelband Wins 25th Title with Ojay Richards at the Helm

 

London, England, U.K. -  ‘Good behavior’ was not a requirement, which was a good thing as the tune of choice was Cyah Behave, where only a very good musical arrangement for steelpan, and its

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The Anatomy of New York Panorama 2026 - Quick Chart - Bands, Tunes, Arrangers

Bands, Tunes, Arrangers

New York, USA - It’s that time again, when one tune dominates for the annual New York Panorama competition. And in 2026 Cyah Behave by “Voice” is ruling the roost musically as tune of choice for this season.

At the Saturday

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Pan fraternity bids farewell to musical giant Robert “Robbie” Greenidge

Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Toba

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Grenada Panorama 2026 Results - New Dimension Steel Orchestra Takes Title

 

St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - New Dimension Steel Orchestra clinched the 2026 national Senior Panorama title with its performance of Cordel Byam’s arrangement of ‘I Got

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Grenada Panorama 2026 Order of Appearance - Bands, Arrangers, Tunes

Bands - Tunes - Arrangers

St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - It is indeed going to be a ‘Pantastic Saturday’ for steelband music lovers who will be on hand to take in ‘live,’ the country’s annual steelband Panorama which unfolds at the National Stadium o

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Antigua Panorama 2026 Results: Hells Gate Steel Orchestra Victorious - But What About Bands Four Through Eight?

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The bands with their musicians showed up and showed out - the fruits of their weeks, even months, of musical labor in

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Pantonic Steel Orchestra Launches Appeal to Find New Panyard Home

SocaNews

England, U.K. - Pantonic Steel Orchestra has launched an urgent campaign to secure a new permanent panyard, calling on supporters and the wider communi

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2026 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival to celebrate young musicians

Sunday Tribune

Boys from Michaelhouse School during a marimba performance

Johannesburg, South Africa - More than 2,300 young musicians from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Lesotho will converge on St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Johann

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Out Of The Caribbean: 75 Years of the Steel pan

The British Blacklist

From the Streets of Trinidad to the World Stage

England, U.K. - Next week, Trinidad and Tobago celebrates the 75th anniversary of the steelpan, a landmark that honours not only the evolution of a musical instrument but also the

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Steelpan musician, Percussionist and Composer Andy Akiho releases ‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’ with Oregon Symphony

Global - The music works of steelpan musician, percussionist and composer Andy Akiho—‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’—performed live with the Oregon Symphony, are in the musical spotlight.

The album of live recordings

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Diamond Steel is Back

The Voice St. Lucia News

 

Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I. - The Diamond Steel Orchestra is making a much needed come back onto the local steel pan scene and the St. Lucia carnival generally.

The

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Dr. Dawn K. Batson to Be Honored at 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend

Miami, Florida, USA - Internationally-respected steelpan artist, educator, and cultural leader Dr. Dawn K. Batson, PhD, will be honored at the 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend, taking place February 26–March 1, 2026, across South Flo

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TTT apologises for audio drop; denies censorship

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - TTT Limited has apologised for the audio interruption that occurred during Helon Francis’ performance of Doh Forget on Sunday night at Dimanche Gras saying at no time did TTT purposefully cut the audio.

TTT said the disrupt

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Calypso Monarch 2026 Results - Terri Lyons is National Calypso Monarch - Trinidad & Tobago Carnival

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She received a standing ovation, and was one of twelve finalists who graced the stage under the lights of the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain. Terri Lyons, singing ‘Blessings,’ took home the title of 2026 National Ca

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Desperadoes asks Nakhid to resign over spat with Pan Trinbago boss

Trinidad & Tobago Guardian,

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The board of Laventille Desperadoes Steel Orchestra has moved to formally distance the organisation from

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Alex Cassidy’s proper love for Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

 

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Loving Trinidad and Tobago is almost instinctive for locals. When that same devotion captures the heart of a

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Trinidad and Tobago’s steelpan makes a comeback as a new generation embraces its sound

The Journal Gazette/Associated Press

A percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939 is experiencing a revival as a new generation embraces its vibrant sound

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Grief as Deltones captain Caesar dies

Trinidad Express Newspapers

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