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Too many Carnival missteps -- this is a STAND ALONE TOPIC ...

Trinidad Guardian 5 days ago

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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A day in Surrey... with Parang and Pan

Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

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

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"MOTHER OF ALL CARNIVALS" MEDIA REVIEW

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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Blinken & Jeffries Play Pan at Phase II

CCN TV6

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

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Mother of all Carnivals...or miscarriage?

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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NICE VIBES IN SMALL PAN FINAL! by Joan Rampersad

 

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.

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Anthems on Steelpan at Birthday Reception for Japanese Emperor

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A reception to celebrate the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan was hosted by His Excellency Matsubara Yutaka, Ambassado

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Supernovas Steel Orchestra and Chord Masters Rule the Return of Pan in the 21st Century & Pan Down Memory Lane - Full Results

Champion arrangers Amrit Samaroo and André White get the job done

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Supernovas Steel Orchestra led by arranger Amrit Samaroo took the title in Pan in the 21s

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Pannists, PLAY this tune! Get recognized, Get MORE Gigs, Bookings! Everywhere..

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Machel Montano - St. Margaret’s Superstars - Notes and Extras - Small Band Final Panorama 2023

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Steel pan virtuoso Leon Foster Thomas: ‘Some people don’t think it’s a serious instrument’

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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New Dimensions retains Pan Xpressions title

The Grenadian Voice

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 band to play at Lilac Festival

Spectrum News 1

New 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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Pan in the 21st Century 2023 Preliminaries Results

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 -

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Pan in the 21st Century 2023 - Order of Appearance

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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Metronomes Steel Orchestra celebrates 50 years of musical brilliance

Soca News

London, United Kingdom - Metronomes Steel Orchestra, one of the most renowned steelbands in the United Kingdom, was formed in 1973 by Irvin Corridan and Phil Dubique. ‘Metro’ has developed into an integral part o

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Layering Magic! Andy Narell & Steel Pans

Music Connection

Global - Every once in a while, a new virtual instrument comes along that captures its subject so well, it becomes the new benchmark. Such is the case with Andy Narell Steel Pans — The Ellie Mannette Collection. Watch steel pan mas

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Patrick Arnold remembered for contribution to steelband movement

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts as well as the Unit

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A Carnival no longer of the people

Newsday March 2, 2023

"Parents of young children probably aren't keen on explaining why a half-naked woman has her buttocks pointed skyward while a man is pounding (not wining) on her behind, trying to grind her coccyx into chalkdust."

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Black History Month Profiles: Stephanie Matthews

This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their

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