By Carlena Knight
A lack of production of drums is putting the Caribbean at risk of losing the art form of pan, says eminent tuner Veron Henry.
“Drums are very scarce in Antigua. It’s like a dry
-STEELBAND REHEARSALS RESUME-
Dear Membership
After intervention by Mrs. Beverley Ramsey-Moore, President - Pan Trinbago, we are pleased to advise that steelbands can resume rehearsals following the strict protocols established by the government:
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"Pan TrinBago Social Prosperity Fund is established to provide tangible support and empowerment programmes to vulnerable families, supporters, players and workers of steel pan community that are experiencing hardship. It is a unique, coll
Read more…CUBA -- 77
HAITI -- 15
THE BAHAMAS -- 11
VENEZUELA -- 10
GUYANA -- 10
JAMAICA -- 9
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO -- 8
BARBADOS -- 7
COSTA RICA -- 7
NICARAGUA -- 5
ANTIGUA -- 3
BELIZE -- 2
SURINAME -- 1
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| 1st - 354 | André White, Tristan Japsi – USA | |
| 2nd - 339 | Kareem Thompson, DoMoJOAT – USA | |
| 3rd - 330 | Cary Codrington, Keisha Codrington – Trinidad & Tobago | |
| 4th - 325 | Khuent Rose, Jahlani Roberts – | |
The Observer
By Carlena Knight
A lack of production of drums is putting the Caribbean at risk of losing the art form of pan, says eminent tuner Veron Henry.
“Drums are very scarce in Antigua. It’s like a dry
New York, USA - He is one of the most well-known and well-liked people in that ‘next generation’ of performing artists involved in the New York pan scene. Thoughtful, multi-talented and a natural-born percussionist with world-class abilities, he’s
Read more…Guardian May 20, 2020
"Yesterday, PNM Moruga officials said the executive had screened and approved Peters, whose nomination was submitted to them. He was the sole nominee. Their recommendation for him to be the candidate is being sent to Balisier H
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Global - In the interest of clarifying questions/concerns raised, please note the following:
Preliminary
The same five (5) songs will be used in all categories and the duration will be:
Guardian May 12, 2020
"The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation {TUCO) wants Government to give serious consideration to a special economic stimulus package for the entertainment industry.
In a news release issued today, TUCO’s president, Luta
Read more…...DURING THIS PANDEMIC?
Earl: Do you know that WACK and KENNY PHILLIPS have a form on their website where you can DONATE CASH to WACK directly? And yuh know that KENNY PHILLIPS and BEVERLEY RAMSEY-MOORE is best FRIENDS and BUSINESS PARTNERS in the w
Read more…Guardian April 18, 2020
Kern Joseph, known by his stage name Trinidad Killa, captured many in the nation with his musical talent during Carnival 2020 and now he is hoping to do the same through his generosity.
Guardian Media spoke with Joseph as he
Read more…POLITICO ELECTION 2020 May 19, 2020
Biden’s campaign has been slow to diversify its staff, and after critics say it paid little attention to Latino voters in the primary, the campaign has work to do to make up ground in reaching the group — a problem
Read more…Martin Douglas, Who Set Tone for Steel-Pan Brooklyn, Dies at 71
By Sam Dolnick
A deft musician and beloved mentor, he helped keep steel-pan music — his bridge to the Caribbean — a vibrant part of New York life. He had the coronavirus.
Martin Dougla
Read more…Guardian April 27, 2020 Rhondor Dowlat-Rostant
Trinidad-born Dr Michael Pillai, 28, is one of the ‘heroes’ working on the frontline in a hospital in East Brooklyn, New York.
Pillai, who is originally from Diego Martin, is an internal medicine reside
Read more…Newsday April 6, 2020

And BEVERLEY was the one PREACHING all the SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION and when the OPPORTUNITY AROSE -- she LIMING WITH THE NCC EXECUTIVES and turn her back on PAN PLAYERS ... and THE NATION by EXTENSION!!!
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our condolences to the family and friends of panist Oscar Williams, who passed away Thursday April 9, 2020.
Oscar and his brother Tony, founded Belmont Hi Larks Steel Orchestra in Trinidad. He also played in West Side Symp
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