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Aquil: I read about so many agendas for PAN!!! Check this one out written in 2000!!!

“And when we talk about the image of the organisation, we are not just thinking about home, but the global role that Pan Trinbago will be required to play from here on in; if we want to retain the position as the source."

“The recently-concluded Worl

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Steelband Foundation revived to make pan profitable

A new steel band body is insisting that it has no intention of competing with Pan Trinbago, the governing body for the national instrument. 

The founding members of the International Steelband Foundation, on Wednesday, told the media that they are di

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Young Marin musicians wow crowd in second IJ Lobby Lounge Live show

Young Marin musicians performed for an enthusiastic full house Thursday night in the second IJ Lobby Lounge Live show at Marin Center’s Showcase Theater.

Hosted by IJ entertainment writer Paul Liberatore, the concert capped the second season of the

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An extract of the a to z document on Education: -

Education: -

 

DRAFT DOCUMEN                                                                          

 

This is an extract of the document.

 

Education: -

 

G1. Books, charts, short videos, in the skill of playing pan, music theory using the steel p

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THE INTERNATIONAL STEELBAND FOUNDATION defines its role

The INTERNATIONAL STEELBAND FOUNDATION has made one thing perfectly clear: It has no intention of competing with Pan Trinbago, which primarily oversees PANORAMA.

The ISF is looking at developing the commercial aspects of the steel pan as an industry.

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Steel drum fun for Fernhurst Primary School pupils

Children at Fernhurst Primary School experienced the fun and unique sound of the steel drums during a visiting performance.

Held by the Irie Steel Pan Workshops, the performance was run by husband and wife team Junior and Marcella.

They kept the chi

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STEELDRUM MUSIC recorded at OCEAN STUDIOS in Burbank California

Six members of Global Drums, a University of Lethbridge ensemble directed by music professor Adam Mason, were invited to join a 25-piece steel drum group, Pan Rocks, playing alongside some of the current stars of American rock. They were recorded at

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Myths about the CONCERNED INDIVIUAL FOR PAN (C.I.P).

Myths about the CONCERNED INDIVIUAL FOR PAN (C.I.P).

 

1. The C.I.P. trying to take over Pan Trinbago.

 

This has never been the agenda of the C.I.P. and still is not. Our agenda is to have the current executive answer for the failed state of our org

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St. Croix Students’ Musical Talent On Display At Annual Steel Pan Expo

The Virgin Islands Consortium

St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - Steel bands from public and parochial schools on St. Croix showcased their musical talents at the Department of Education Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education’s annual Steel Pan Exposition

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Cousoumeh in Siparia ...top class jazz expected

JOAN RAMPERSAD Thursday, May 18 2017 - Newsday

COUSOUMEH, in layman terms, refers to the “coming together” of a number of variables in a holistic way.

For the Deltones Institute of Steel Drums and Music, host of the event, Cousoumeh represents

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Musical calling - On the Record with Cliff Alexis

The Mid Week

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON - kmilton@shawmedia.com

Wh

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The big 5 foundation is it too little too late or better late than never, Lord Brigo could not say it better in calypso, SUPPORT Pan Musicans.

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International Steelband Foundation/Big 5 Trinidad-Tobago steel orchestras come together for PAN

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Under the umbrella of “The International Steelband Foundation,” five of Trinidad & Tobago's top steel orchestras have come together to help further the steelpan as an industry.

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Tavenu organiseert steelbandfestival

De Kwakel - On Tuesday June 6th, Tavenu in the Black Village and / or in the Oker goes to the door to recruit donors and at the same time announces the steel band festival organized in De Kwakel on Saturday, June 17th.

This day there will be eleven

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Despite challenges, deaf student pursues dream of playing (steel) drums

By Karie Simmons - Newark Post

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Pan Trinbago spent an average of $25,627,000.00 to set up the I.A.S and no benefits for Trinidad and Tobago’s citizens or steel bands.

This was sent to my band's email address. What are your thoughts? 

 

An average of $25,627,000.00 to set up the I.A.S and no benefits for Trinidad and Tobago’s citizens or steel bands.

 

By Aquil Arrindell

 

In an effort to set up an International As

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Happy Birthday to Calypso Rose - April 27

When Steel Talks extends greetings to Calypso Rose (Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis) on her 78th birthday!

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Anybody on this FORUM knows who MERVYN DYMALLY was?

Hint: He was an EXPAT who rose to some of the HIGHEST HEIGHTS in AMERICAN POLITICS!!!

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Pan Trinbago allegedly spent a quarter million in legal fees and may face more as C.I.P’s constitutional rights breached. PART #3

This was sent to my band's email address. what are your thoughts?

 

C.I.P.’s constituttional rights PART #3

 

Pan Trinbago allegedly spent a quarter million in legal fees and may face more as C.I.P’s constitutional rights breached.

by Aquil Arrindel

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Pan Trinbago allegedly spent a quarter million in legal fees and may face more as C.I.P’s constitutional rights breached. PART #2

This was sent to my band's email address. what are your thoughts?

 

C.I.P.’s constitutional rights PART #2

 

Pan Trinbago allegedly spent a quarter million in legal fees and may face more as C.I.P’s constitutional rights breached.

 

by Aquil Arrindel

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