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Female jewels glitter in All Stars cast

Trinidad Guardian

Outstanding performances by female members on the cast contributed, in large measure, to the musical excellence delivered at Classical Jewels X—The Legacy, staged by the Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra at the Natio

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Pan Trinbago Regional Elections Results 2012

Vernon Morancie has been re-elected Chairman of the Eastern Region while Gerard Mendez and Marie Toby were elected in the Northern and Tobago Regions respectively at Pan Trinbago’s Adjourned Triennial Regional Meeting on Sunday 16^th December.

Regiona

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Panmen happy for $1,000 stipend

Trinidad Express

PAN players will receive their $1,000 stipend for next year's Carnival, Arts and Multiculturalism Minister Dr Lincoln Douglas has said.

Douglas made the statement yesterday as he presented the instruments of appointment for the commi

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A ‘Stella’ performance - from Jamaica’s Stella Maris Steel Band

Jamaica Observer

Jamaica, W.I. - The Stella Maris Steel Band gave a delightful performance at its 10th anniversary concert at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston, St Andrew, on Saturday night. The event, Pantastic 10, saw members of the fi

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the passing of Mr Rudolph Durant father of moods clyde durant

Mr Rudolph Durant one of the early backers of moods pan groove has pass details soon

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Holman, Skiffle team-up for Panorama 2013

by Yvonne Webb

Trinidad Guardian

Junior Sammy Skiffle has joined forces with renowned steelpan arranger Ray Holman for Panorama 2013. Skiffle CEO Junia Regrello announced the partnership during the bands recent Independence concert at the Naparima Bo

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Bringing a piece of the Caribbean to Campus

The Equinox

by Sam Norton
A&E Editor

New Hampshire, USA - The recital, which was held on Friday, Sept. 21, is the first of its kind to appear at the Redfern Arts Center. Christopher Swist, professor of music, said, “Nothing like this has ever happened

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Rita’s a woman of steel

Weekly Times Now

Victoria, Australia - This is a story that starts in Switzerland, touches on the Caribbean and finishes in central Victoria.

It is a story that, despite great tragedy - the Black Saturday bushfires - has a happy ending.

And it all re

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Andy Narell to arrange for Birdsong in Panorama 2013

Seems like the cat is out of the bag. Andy Narell will be arranging for Birdsong Steel Orchestra for Panorama 2013.

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Stella Maris Steel Band is a ‘Pantastic 10’

Stella Maris Steel Band is a ‘Pantastic 10’

 

Jamaica, W.I. - The Stella Maris Steel Band is making preparations to host its 10th anniversary concert. The band, which boasts being the first and only Catholic steel band in the island, has 20 members

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‘Going for Gold’ - Exodus Steel Orchestra, Machel, Chaka Khan, Pit Bull join in

Newsday

Exodus Steel Orchestra Performs Gold

Trinidad and Tobago - PART PROCEEDS from sales of, the “Going For Gold” album will go to an investment fund for development of the music industry. Planning Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie made the announcement du

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Legendary steel pan drummer Rudy Bishop preaches musical gospel to youthful converts

NY Daily News

Formed Young Acolytes Symphonic Steel Orchestra
as training ground for music and life

New York, USA - Most parents know that the best way to get people to do something is to tell them not to do it.

 

Folks who lead countries should kno

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Carnival shake-up - "Groovy Soca Monday Night" steelband competition coming

Trinidad Express

THE Calypso Monarch competition will be held on Carnival Thursday and not the traditional Dimanche Gras Sunday night.

This was disclosed yesterday by recently appointed chairman of the National Carnival Commission (NCC) Allison Demas

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Rejoice and be Glad with Lydian Singers and Steel, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, Phase II Pan Groove, more

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Lydian Singers and Steel offer Christmas joy with conductor Jesus Acosta, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, Phase II Pan Groove and more

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - This weekend, the Lydian Singers and Steel offer their Christmas gift

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Congratulations to Reel Steel - UK's 2012 Panorama Champions

When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Reel Steel winners of the 2012 UK Panorama

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Mas now copyright protected

Trinidad Express

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Carnival mas band designers, bandleaders, artisans, musicians and others involved in what is defined as works of mas will from now enjoy copyright protection for their respective creations and productions.

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TT Steelband members ‘rescued’ in Nigeria

Form TTnewsflash

THE STATE Security Service of Benue, Nigeria were called to ‘rescue’ 18 members of the Courts Laventille Sound Specialist Steel Orchestra yesterday from a hotel in Benue after claims that they were allegedly misled into going to the

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Pan Trinbago has been secretly conducting a Poll

Pan Trinbago has been secretly conducting a Poll.

A marketing professional has been working with the Steelband Association.

The poll conducted so far in three Regions show 75% in favor of Diaz, 15% in favor Byer and 10% in favor of Ramsey-Moore.

Beve

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Funeral arrangements - Crystal Holder, wife of Brent Holder and a founder member of the CSI Steelband Trust

CRYSTAL HOLDER   Crystal Holder, wife of Brent Holder and a founder member of the CSI Steelband Trust, sadly died on Wednesday 5 September 2012 following a long battle with cancer. A service in will be held on Monday 17 September 2012 at 10:3am,

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