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Oregon, USA - At some point in the 1960s, steel drum (a.k.a. pan) music became the Caribbean equivalent of cheesy Vegas lounge tunes: something only an ill-dressed tourist might fancy during a cruise ship port o’
New York, USA - A ‘marriage made in heaven’ - that of “WIADCA (West Indian American Day Carnival Association) and CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) bringing collective minds together.” These were the words of Brooklyn-born Congresswoman Yvette Cla
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Under a hazy Sunday evening sky, the upbeat rhythms of steelpans filled St. Thomas’s Lionel Roberts Stadium for the annual Carnival Steelband
Read more…I am really pleased to announce the launch of my new CD! Named after Lord Kitchener’s calypso celebration of the flame-haired ladies, the album demonstrates the ample capabilities of the pan for versatility, and for musical and emotional expression.
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Ohio, USA - Michael Maxwell's band director regards him as a talented musician. But when the graduating Dover High School senior contemplates a career among the stars, he's thinking about the sky, not the stage.
"My dream job is t
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - From early morning, forecasters warned of thunderstorms in Las Cuevas and it seems that show host Richard Forteau, Pan Trinbago secretary, was correct when he said “God loves pan.” Rain fell fro
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Having previously claimed that Invaders is his steelband, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley spent last Sunday evening with members of CAL Invaders Steel Orchestra and patrons attending A Mother’s
Read more…GARY CARDINEZ Wednesday, May 25 2016 |
IT TRULY was a Black Friday for the national instrument.
If ever there was a disappointment involving our beloved pan; it came to pass on Friday 13 and Saturday14 at Exodus Pan Theatre in St Augustine.
The Na
Desperadoes champion arranger, Carlton "Zanda" Alexander is recovering well and is likely to be discharged from the San Fernando General Hospital on Tuesday, three days after he was warded.
"At the age of 66 years old, Zanda (wearing all white in pho
Saffron Murphy of Swaton who is starting up a steel band.
Sleaford, England - A steel band teacher is banging the drum to find people interested in joining a new group.
Saffron Murphy is hosting a steel drum workshop in Swaton
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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organization of Pennsylvania portrayed its culture through music, song and dance on May 15. The occasion was the group’s 19th annual tea party held at The Holy Apostles & The Mediator Church at 51st and Spruce str
Read more…By Christina Blizzard, Queen's Park Columnist - Toronto
Back in March, I told you the inspiring story of a remarkable young woman.
Teen Nikita Austin plays piano, flute and steel pan.
When I and Sun photographer/videographer Craig Robertson intervie
Read more…Diatonic Steelpan Institution - 6th Steel in Motion & Pan Jamboree - 16th April 2016
Activities in Siparia, Trinidad, TT
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One of only 13 awards nationwide, its aim is to broaden the music program for a culturally diverse student population
Maine, USA - Portland High School is starting a steel drum band as a way to expand its music program beyond
The Chronicle-Express
New York, USA - State Sen. Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano hosted the New York Wine Industry Association’s (NYWIA) 3rd Annual “Sip and Sample” tasting event in Albany Wednesday, May 4.
The event featured wineries, c
Read more…A Founding Member of West Side Symphony (BWIA Sunjets) David Zephrine lost his Wife Bonnie Zephrine this morning, they have been together over 40 Years, May God Bless her Soul,
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The St Margaret’s Youth and St Margaret’s Boys AC Primary School Steel Orchestras emerged champions in their individual categories at the just-concluded Orlando Spring Music Festival, organised by USA Music Festival, and hel
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Texas, USA - Lehman High School rolled out its exciting new Lobo Steel Band to rave reviews recently at the Hemphill Elementary Spring Carnival. The newly-formed group, under the guidance of LHS Associate Band Director Christopher Lunsfo
Read more…Borough Day Point Fortin 36th Anniversary - Pan on the Move - May 2016
Music Festival; J'Ourvet events; Mas;
SP Steelbands, Rhythm sections and Conventional Steelbands;
With 'Pan on de Move' around the town.
BOROUGH SCHEDULE:
We Meet - Fri May 6
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Guyana, S.A. - A Richard Ishmael Secondary School student who was to be a participant in the steel pan segment of the cultural show for tonight’s flag-raising has died in an accident.
A statement issued by the Ministry of the Preside
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