DJ Marcelle mixes steelpan dancehall and experimental techno on new album

“The album is COVID-19 proof.”

DJ Marcelle is releasing a new album under the guise of her Another Nice Mess project, called Explain The Food, Bitte, via Playloud this year.

Its eight tracks spans sounds including steelpan dancehall, experimental te

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TIED AT 6-6 -- TOBAGO THA needs a GOOD CROSSOVER MOVE ...

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TOBAGO GAN GREEN -- shocking tie in THA ELECTIONS (6-6)

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Remembering Activist Panman Michael Leroy Joseph aka “Scobie” -- by Gerry Kangalee

He was a bit of hero, by then, to radical youth, like myself and to trade unionists in those exhilaratingly revolutionary times. And here he was, Michael Leroy Joseph, a big, tall red man with an intimidating aura and powerful personality. Our paths

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A Moment in Pan -- Keisha Codrington

Keisha Codrington

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Veteran calypsonian Singing Sandra (Sandra Des Vignes-Millington) has passed

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of  Singing Sandra (Sandra Des Vignes-Millington)

SINGING SANDRA

REAL NAME: Sandra Des Vignes

DATE OF BIRTH: 1957

PLACE OF BIRTH: East Dry River, Port-of-Spain

EDUCATION: ...

CAREER: Sa

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Len “Boogsie” Sharpe receives 2020 UWI Honorary Doctorate

Global - For the 2020 graduation ceremonies Mr. Len Sharpe was one of the four honorary graduands to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to regional & international development by The UWI (University of West Indies), St. Augustine Campu

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Farley unphased by rumours of bribes [PNM offering BIG BRIBES for CROSSOVER]

Guardian Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Deputy political leader of the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) Farley Augustine said he was unphased by rumours that members of the hierarchy of the People’s National Movement (PNM) are currently in Tobago a

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BIDEN'S FINAL PICKS!!! Which one is BUGS?

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MORE THAN ZESS: Trini dancehall creates pathway to hope for the youth [BEVERLEY KILL THE PAN so now AH WANT TO BE A ZESSER]

LOOPTT NEWS

"Carnival 2019 ended with the word ‘Zesser’ on everyone’s lips.

The dancehall song by Trinidad Ghost landed with such an impact during Trinidad and Tobago’s famous festival that the wo

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Bacchanal brewing over backyard ballad [BACK IN THE BADLANDS]

Newsday January 15, 2021

Singer/songwriter Wayne “Impulse” Modeste is alleging that the popular Backyard Jam, sung by Farmer Nappy, borrowed from a soca parang recording that he made.

The issue has been a popular topic on social media. Fellow artiste

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1930s CARIBBEAN TRAVELOGUE ST. VINCENT, GRENADA, MARTINIQUE, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, PUERTO RICO

Though fragmentary and water damaged, this 1930s Caribbean travelogue has some interesting content. The film begins with footage of St. Vincent before showing St. George in Grenada at the 1:00 mark. At 1:44 the polishing of cocoa beans for chocolat

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Frankie McIntosh receives 2020 UWI Honorary Doctorate

UWI Open Campus Graduation Ceremony 2020 Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:00 pm (Eastern Caribbean/AST) | 4:00 pm (Jamaica/EST) | 3:00 pm (Belize)

Presided by: Her Excellency Dr. June Soomer, BA, PhD UWI Honorary Graduands: Mr. Franklyn McIntosh – Docto

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Duvone Stewart - recipient of The Tobago Medal of Honour - Gold

When Steel Talks extends congratulations to champion Panorama arranger Duvone Stewart - recipient of The Tobago Medal of Honour - Gold

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The Mighty Hank Aaron has passed -- RIP

Simply the best on and off the field

Henry Louis Aaron holds a plethora of major-league records, some of them likely to stand the test of time. He ranks first in both runs batted in (2,297) and total bases (6,856), first in home runs for non-steroid

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A good read on MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY as BIDEN and HARRIS TAKE CHARGE!!!

July 15, 2020

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Meyer Levin 8th Grade Steel Orchestra - “Hallelujah Chorus” | 2011 ‘A Classical Holiday’

When Steel Talks Reboot - Feel the Music - Live the Experience

Meyer Levin 8th Grade Steel Orchestra  - “Hallelujah Chorus” | 2011 ‘A Classical Holiday’

Brooklyn, New York, USA - Music and dance from the performing arts students.  The former was by

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Famed leader Milton “Wire” Austin of Fonclaire Steel Orchestra has passed

When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Milton "Wire" Austin - panist, manager and founding member of Fonclaire Steel Orchestra.

MORE on Milton “Wire” Austin

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Pan families get 100 hampers

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.

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San Fernando 'steelband warlord' Austin cremated

A mourner wears a " Fonclaire forever " mask at the funeral service for founding member of Fonclaire steel orchestra, Milton "Wire" Austin at St Paul's Anglican church, Harris Promenade San Fernando. Photos by Lincoln Holder

Considered a steelband

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