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Shaun Bennett playing the steelpanFlorida, USA - University of North Florida graduate Shaun Bennett’s passion for music started when he was a child. It has served him well throughout his studies and professional career as a musician an
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Northern Illinois University marks milestone...
Illinois, USA - From a humble start with a self-taught pannist, the Northern Illinois University (NIU) pan studies pro
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London, England - Notting Hill Carnival organisers, masqueraders and steelpan players were able to get a preview of the new king’s style when Charles, then Prince of Wales, visited The Tabernacle in Powis Square on 13 July 2022, eight days
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Steel Dreams, the Mount Washington Valley community steel band, is directed by Eric Rollnick. Rollnick will be hosting a steel drum demonstration on Sunday, July 9, at Mountain Top Music Center in North Conway.Conway, New Hamps
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Carnival 2024 takes place on February 12 and 13, which is more than enough time for those in National Carnival Commission (NCC) leadership positions and the three Carnival interest groups to begin preparations and develop
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Scores of people converged at the Supernovas panyard in Lopinot last Saturday evening for a night of parang and pan music.
The event titled ‘A Day in Surrey’ sponsored by First Citizens, feature
Read more…MOTHER OF ALL CARNIVALS ENDS WITH MEDIA BEATDOWN
Let us go back to the ANTICIPATION and the PROJECTIONS for CARNIVAL 2023 which was to be THE MOTHER OF ALL CARNIVALS.
Daily Express October 14, 2022
“CARNIVAL 2023 is almost sold out,” Minister of T
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Arranger Dr. Len “Boogsie” Sharpe (left), with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on tenor (center)Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - It was not all closed-door meetings and formal events for the U.S. Secretary of State and the Democratic Lea
Read more…Trinidad Express February, 23rd
Carnival Monday and Tuesday should be renamed “bottom in de road”, as it was the same bikinis, beads and feathered costumes. Those who played in red two years ago, probably played in green or blue this time and could j
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| Machel Montano and Stuart Young wave flags for St. Margaret's Super Stars. photo by Joan Rampersad |
Nothing can really beat a good pan show in good old T&T. And last night was no different.
Japanese artists Ms. Yuri Kodera and Ms. Sayori Imai who performed at the birthday receptionTrinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A reception to celebrate the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan was hosted by His Excellency Matsubara Yutaka, Ambassado
Read more…Champion arrangers Amrit Samaroo and André White get the job done
Supernovas Steel Orchestra on stage at Pan in the 21st Century 2023Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Supernovas Steel Orchestra led by arranger Amrit Samaroo took the title in Pan in the 21s
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The Guardian - Kevin Le Gendre
Man of steel … Leon Foster Thomas
The Trinidadian jazz ace garnered acclaim for his remarkable solo work, and has joined the 78-year-old steel band that inspired him. Now, his poignant new album is bringing everything
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Cindy Henry of the NLA presents cheque to arranger Cordel Byam
Nexa New Dimensions has copped its second consecutive win at Sunday’s Pan Xpressions competition, receiving a cheque of EC$7000 and the winning trophy.
Following a w
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Creekside School’s steel drum bandNew York, USA - The live music scene at the Lilac Festival is an eclectic mix of national artists, Rochester area bands and a chance for local students to take center stage. A special ensemble of st
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ....After several years, the Pan in the 21st Century competition makes a return via organizers Pan Trinbago.
The top twelve bands, with Couva Joylanders and Katzenjammers steel orchestras currently tied and in the lead -
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Twelve conventional steel orchestras are sparring musically in the finals for Pan in the 21st Century on June 11. The event is the second segment in the musical showcase coming off at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-S
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