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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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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!!!
"Urban Exodus: Bay Area Northern California cities that gained and lost large numbers of Black residents from 1990 to 2018."
"The state went from a high of 7.7% Black in 1980 to 5.5% Black in 2018, Census data shows, even as it added
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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
Lieut Sherron Manswell of TT Defence Force, left, presents a hamper to Anthony Kinsale from Laventille Serenaders Steel Orchestra, while Northern Region Pan Trinbago chairman Desiree Myers looks on
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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The funeral service of the late Karen Codrington - Saturday December 19, 2020
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.
The Codrington Pan Family wishes to advise that the funeral service of the late Karen Codrington will be held on Saturday December 19, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. (local time) -- (12 p.m. EST)
Due to COVID-19 protocols, the ser
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The Second Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers of the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Bands Association
19th November 2020
The Second Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers of the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Bands Association was held on Monday 16th November 2020 at 5.00 p.m. We proudly present below the Board elected to serve the mas frater
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BIDEN to give STATUS to 11 MILLION UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS -- under PRESSURE FROM HISPANIC LEADERS. Do you know what this is going to do to BLACK AMERICA?
The real number will turn into 20 MILLION. In CALIFORNIA alone it is about TEN MILLION. (Not to mention all the children they DROPPED over the last 20 years.) I just don't know how AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERS cannot see how this is going to displace and
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Message from Ontario Steelpan Association (OSA) - Canada
Message from
Ontario Steelpan Association (OSA) - Canada
President - Terrence Wilson
In the midst of these challenging times! It has been the most exploring year for PAN, the creative
minds were at work taking the steelpan to the world and beyond VIR
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