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Frankfort’s steel drum ensemble gets ready for performance at KSU Alumni Stadium

The State Journal

Frankfort, Kentucky, USA - For the past week the unmistakeable sound of steel drum music has been emanating from t

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Notting Hill carnival partners with Glastonbury festival for the first time

The Guardian

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(Canceled) Panorama competition back on Carnival 2022 line-up

Antigua Observer

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The Panorama competition has been reinstated to the 2022 schedule of Carnival events after news broke on the weekend that the staple event had been axed from this summer’s line-

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RIP Bill Russell

RIP Bill Russell

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St. Lucia - Changes to Carnival Parade Route and Traffic Diversion

Castries – Friday, July 15, 2022) – The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) announces the changes to the route for the Parade of the Bands for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022.

A total of eleven bands have registered for this year’s parade. Th

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When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to scholar, educator, composer, arranger and performing artist Khion De Las

April 28th

When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist Khion De Las 

“At a very early age his career as a performer, songwriter and composer began. Khion was introduced to the piano at age 5 and began playing the Steelpan a

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Johann to play one for dad - Panist tells musical story tomorrow, June 18

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Panist tells musical story tomorrow

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Johann Chuckaree has an intriguing story to tell. Chuckaree will unpack the joy, triumph and profound pain of

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Kitch’s place in history - editorial

Trinidad Newsday Editorial
A monument in Arima to Aldwyn "Kitchener" Roberts

THERE are two Lord Kitcheners. There is Aldwyn Roberts, born in colonial Trinidad in 1922, whose life and work is to this day still known intimately among those in his ho

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Prince Charles welcomes return of Notting Hill Carnival with visit

The Voice

Carnival organisers welcome support from future Monarch

London, England, UK - The return of the Notti

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Roscommon High School’s Steel Drum Syndicate Is Marching To The Beat Of Their Own Drum

9&10 News

Michigan, USA - “I think I’ve been doing steel band at best guess 22-23 years. This is huge for me because

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Pan Association performs - Hooplagers brings beach vibes to Wibby with giant pools, floats and lagers galore

Daily Camera

Colorado, USA - ....Craving a tropical escape, but can’t swing the expensive plane ticket? Wibby Brewing is offering a refreshing solution by bringing back its highly anticipated Hooplagers: The Lager Hoopla.

From

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Physical events return for Pan Month

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan month is celebrated each August. During that ti

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Musical tribute for educator, arranger Desmond Waithe

Trinidad Newsday

Whether it was for last-minute rehearsal sessions, exam preparation or simply guidance, musician Desmond Waithe had an open-door policy at his home for anyone in need of help.

At his funeral on Saturday at the Republic Bank Exodus p

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St. Lucia Panorama 2022 - Live Stream

Order of appearance

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PanoGrama Prelims line-up confirmed, Cain first out the blocks

PanoGrama Prelims line-up confirmed, Cain first out the blocks

 

History was made on April 24, 2020, when the Inaugural PanoGrama became the first-ever online steelpan competition. Now, two years later, the stage is set for the competition’s third ed

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Kernal: “Give my father the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago” - Keeping Kitchener’s legacy alive

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The achievements of Aldwyn “Kitchener” Roberts are many and widely known. Even as generations pass, many know the name Kitchener is of extreme importance to this country’s cultural identity and

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TTGPA denies evicting Woodbrook Playboyz

Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Trinidad and Tobago Group of Prof

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Pan Trinbago’s Musical Showdown thrills, draws big crowd

Newsday Carib Skiffle Steel Orchestra gives its all. - ROGER JACOB

Pan Trinbago’s president Beverley Ramsey-Moore was “ecstatic” at Saturday’s Musical Showdown in De Big Yard, the pan event held during the Taste of Carnival.

For Ramsey-Moore, the pa

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Ray Holman’s Pan on the Move marks 50 years with film

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Carnival 1972 was a standout year in Trinidad and Tobago’s festival history, not just because of its

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CHUTNEY SOCA MONARCH 2022: A SHIP LOST IN A MUSICAL OCEAN

CHUTNEY SOCA is at a MUSICAL CROSSROADS and must decide what it wants to be. Listening to the show and watching the performers grab at so many OUTSIDE MUSICAL INFLUENCES so far removed from the core genre left me wondering when they will get back on

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