US$100m bid for Mittal plant -- diversify into steel pan production

By Aleem Khan -- Trinidad Express

Two foreign investors have partnered with the Steel Workers Union of Trinidad and Tobago (SWUTT) to submit a US$100 million bid for the ArcelorMittal plant in Point Lisas, which was closed on March 11 and more than

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San City - Remembers Uncle ‘Sam’ Fortune

San City - Remembers Uncle ‘Sam’ Fortune (RIP 26th November 2015)

San City Steel Symphony Orchestra are having an anniversary evening of remembrance for their past founder member, Lennox ‘Sam’ Fortune.

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A magnificent night of music

Trinidad and Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “Magnificent is the only word I can find to describe Constellations II, staged by Massy Trinidad All Stars at Queen’s Hall, last Saturday. A follow up to Constellations I, staged by the Duke Str

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About the ACS - Association of Caribbean States

About the ACS -- ACS will be directing the first ever Caribbean Carnival Championship

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The Steelpan – From Our Small Island To The Middle East - Have we dropped the ball in promoting the steelpan on a global scale? Do you think it is appreciated more by other countries?

What we know…

Caribbean Vybez International is an entertainment company based in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.).  For more than 7 years, they have been a pioneer in promoting Caribbean culture in that region of t

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Calypso legends to star in Borders Music Festival

BY: Laura Dowrich-Phillips  -- Loop

Legends of Calypso will be among those who will be taking centre stage at the Borders Festival next year

The three-day festival, the brainchild of former Trinidad and Tobago athlete Sheldon Monderoy, will take plac

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Big-up to Desperadoes Steel Orchestra - Successful Haiti relief drive

Newsday Desperadoes in Haiti relief drive Monday, December 5 2016

The members of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra will today begin packing a container with supplies to be sent to Haiti, and are also mobilising to assist in the recovery of Matelot.

Se

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Musical Gift to the Community - Tropicalfete Count Down Show - Tropicalfete Steel Pan Ensemble performs

Brooklyn, New York, USA - Multicultural art, non-profit organization Tropicalfete, Inc. is excited once again to unveil their annual year-end event presentation. This season’s offering is billed as ‘A Musical Gift to the Community - Tropicalfete Cou

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Tributes to former Cardiff Lord Mayor Max Phillips

WalesOnline

Tributes have poured in following the death of former Lord Mayor of Cardiff Max Phillips.

Mr Phillips died on November 16 after a short illness.

He was first elected to Cardiff council on May 6, 1976, representing the Fai

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"Panorama" to be rebranded as Trinidad and Tobago Panorama Festival

Panorama will re-branded as The "Trinidad and Tobago Panorama Festival" in 2017.  Bands will stay in panyards for preliminaries. The will simultaneous judging throughout country.  Panorama will now be viewed as a one month festival promoting a greate

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PASSING OF MIKEY CUNNINGHAM .

It's with deep sadness I inform you of the passing of Mikey Cunningham. I on behalf of my family extend condolences to his wife Judith and the rest of his family. Mikey left us yesterday morning after a long illness. Mikey was  formerly of Silhouette

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Men of iron being honoured - Steelband percussionists receiving awards today

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Fifteen iron men (steelband percussionists) will today receive awards in appreciation for

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Women in Rhythm

Article by Ann Manser Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson November 10, 2016

Leading percussionists perform, teach, speak at UD

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Carnival money worries

Published on Dec 16, 2016, 9:59 pm AST

By Michael Mondezie  Trinidad Express

Late State subventions delay preparations

Preparations for several Carnival 2017 national competitions and events have been stalled due to the non-payment of annual governm

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Remembering Bradley

Remembering Master arranger Clive Bradley (RIP 26 Nov 2005)

Around this 11th anniversary of the death of Master arranger Clive Bradley,
Some images within the Interview document have been reprocessed and updated here at 2016.
The Steelbands (Pan) of

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Support Your Local Steelband

A version of this article was posted on Facebook, Pan People Steelband’s Public Group.

For 30 years Pan People Steelband has been a pillar of support for the community, developing our own initiatives, programs etc., and supporting others designed to

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A psychedelic version of a Trinidadian steel pan set

The Wildest Venue in New Orleans Is a Musical Village, Where Every House Is an Instrument

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Faculty talk to center on steel drum music

The College of St. Scholastica

A faculty member in St. Scholastica's music department will offer insights about the history and cultural impact of steel drum music during a free talk at 3:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in room 4119 of Tower Hall on campus.

J

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Hitting steel with Shawn Thwaite

Sacramento News & Review

How the local jazz artist spreads love, acceptance through music

California, USA - When Shawn Thwaites mentored kids in Gaza, he taught them more than just music. He provided mental freedom through steel drums, the tradition

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The Codringtons Remember Asami Nagakiya - Gone but Not Forgotten

Music Album featuring her Original Steelpan Composition

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - It is just over seven months to date, since we in the steelpan fraternity lost an incredible musician and a great friend. Little did we know that February 2016, would

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