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Steelband Association part of WIADCA-led Haiti March & Rally - USSA joins Haiti initiative “Haiti We Love You”

Brooklyn’s Caribbean -American Community Responds to the Disaster in Haiti

Brookly, New York - Aimed at coordinating a united community effort in response to the destruction in Haiti, the West Indian American Day Carnival Association has put out a c

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Pantrinbago Website!!

It appears that this site has been hacked. That's what you get when you don't take security seriously. for Godsake Trinis please be a bit more professional in what you do. The WORLD HAS CHANGED do not be so naive as to think it won't happen to you.

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Chandler sticks to her notes

Trinidad and Tobago Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, WI - If focus, sacrifice and determination are what it takes to succeed, then 20-year-old Kerri-Ann Chandler will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the music world. Just out of her teens, the p

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New PanTrinbago President Mr. Keith Diaz in London on December 08th, 2009

BAS has invited the newly elected President of Pan Trinbago, Mr Keith Diaz, to visit London to meet with bands here – and he’s accepted! Accompanying him will be External Relations Officer, Keith St Cyr, and Secretary, Richard Forteau. This is the fi

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To save pan… Yes we can

Trinidad Guardian Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, WI - It seems so long that our griots (calypsonians) have been singing the demise of our national instrument. The portents have been there for some time, as elucidated by the likes of Merchant (Pan in Danger

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Grant supports FMU steel band program

South Florida Times Miami, Florida - Steel pan music, renown for taking center stage during carnivals and other Caribbean music festivities, will get an extra boost of attention at Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only historically black

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No singing - “You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch” - to WIADCA - WIADCA delivers the Goods

WIADCA delivers the Goods to Steels Orchestra and Masqueraders Fraternity New York, USA - “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire - Jack Frost nipping at your nose.” Ooops! Got caught up with the moment. Well, what do you expect with the city blanketed

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Steel band icon, Winston Roberts, passes on

Guyana, SA - The steel band community was thrown into deep mourning following the death of one of their own, Winston Roberts, who departed this life on Saturday last. He was 70. Mr. Roberts worked at the Guyana National Newspapers Ltd. and would als

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USSA's election For Board of Directors and Officers

United States Steelband Association Inc. held it's election for Board of Directors and Officers on January 13th, 2010. They are: Keith Marcelle, Chairperson (Sesame Flyers) Douglas Martin, Vice Chairperson (Crossfire) George Dowden, Treasurer (NY Pan

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MOOD'S PAN GROOVE IS COMING FOR JOUVERT 09

moods pan groove are inviting all kids to play in the neverland kids section a free t-shirt will be given to all kids parent- guardian please call 1-718-604-814 or 1- 718 774 4705- to register

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Bach meets Bradley Concert features Christian Lumsden and Desperadoes Steel orchestra

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Christian Lumsden performs the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, while Desperadoes Steel Orchestra lays out the music of the late steelband arranger Clive Bradley. The event unfolds at the Tranquility Methodist Church, Tragare

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National Sinfonia Orchestra to open 6th season of performances with Grieg’s Piano Concerto # 1 and Prizewinning works from the “Symphony and Steel” competition

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The National Sinfonia Orchestra (NSO) will open its sixth season of performances with Edvard Grieg’s ‘Piano Concerto No.1’ and prize-winning works from the recent ‘Symphony and Steel’ competition. The upcoming concert, under

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Nominations for the Regional Executive Committee - Trinidad & Tobago

Nominations for the Regional Executive Committee for each of the four (4) Pan Trinbago regions have ceased. At the close on Sunday 1st November 2009, a total of 66 persons have been nominated for seven (7) positions in each of the following regions

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MOOD'S PAN GROOVE IS COMING FOR JOUVERT 09

Calling all pan players and pan lovers moods is coming for jouvert 09 the band is playing TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON practice is at 910 st john pl brooklyn this saturday august 15 th from 430 pm all are welcome call 718- 774- 4705 -----347-208 7866 -

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one chrome triple guitar for sale

one tripple guitar pan for sale well tuned in good condition call 347 208 7866 or 917-572-8753

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AES in New York

THe AES convention is being held in New York. If you are into any aspect of professional audio this is an event you should attend. EXHIBITION HOURS * Oct. 9 Noon - 6pm * Oct. 10 10am - 6pm * Oct. 11 10am - 6pm * Oct. 12 10am - 4pm http://www.aes.o

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The Bradley Years: A Fine Sampler From the BOSS

Global - I don’t know how smart a move it was to request a review of The Bradley Years CD by someone who, in the “Brados” composition a couple of years ago wrote lines like, “Major force/You really was de boss” and “Gifted for days/So deserving of pr

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President Richards and First Lady host Panorama Winners

St. Ann’s, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Panorama winners, finalists, members and officers of the steelband fraternity were hosted by Their Excellencies, Professor George Maxwell Richards and First Lady Dr. Jean Ramjohn-Richards, at President’s House, St

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Kadeem Alleyne in the Spotlight A Steelpan man - and more...

New York, USA - Meet Kadeem Alleyne - this 19 year-old Berklee College of Music student is perched to add his name to the growing list of under-thirty steelpan musicians who have expanded their outlook and focus to incorporate multiple aspects of the

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what's next for the steel band

what's next for the steel band for the rest of the year

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