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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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Pan Down Memory Lane 2023 Preliminaries Results

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The year 2023 sees the return of competitions Pan Down Memory Lane and Pan in the 21st Century organized by Pan Trinbago, after a years-long absence. From May 19 through 25, thirty-eight single pan bands from the Eastern,

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Louisiana's NSU Percussion Ensemble, Steelband to perform

NSU News

Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA - The NSU (Northwestern State University) Percussion Ensemble will present its spring concert on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will b

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Pan Down Memory Lane 2023 - Order of Appearance

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - With the weeks-long qualifying rounds for both Pan Down Memory Lane and Pan in the 21st Century complete, the respective single pan bands and steel orchestras now know the order in which they will compete on June 11. The

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Antigua Grammar School drum their way to success in pan contest

The Daily Observer

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The Antigua Grammar School (AGS) walked away with the top prize for the 2023 British High Commission’s Commonwealth Day Pan Playoff.

Government House came alive yest

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UW Percussion Ensemble - UW Steelband: 2023 Percussion Bash - May 24

The Live Music Project

Washington, USA - The UW Percussion Ensemble performs brand new music for percussion written by UW student composers and ensemble members. The group presents

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Community steel orchestra launched in St. Paul, Antigua and Barbuda

PointeXpress Newspaper

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The people of St. Paul have one more community-based organisation around w

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Ramsey-Moore reports increased revenue from Panorama in 2023

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

From left, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Randall Mitchell and PanTrinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore, with Myles Phillips of Tropical Angel Harps, Edmund Willis of BP Renegades (large bands winner) and Na

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Brighton musician on Little Mermaid soundtrack plays at film premiere

The Argus

England, UK - A musician who played on the soundtrack for the new Little Mermaid film treated movie lovers to a live performance at the show’s premiere.

Rachel Rankin-Hayward was dressed in underwater themed garments

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3 more bands added to Junior Panorama under 21 finals

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Three new bands have been added to the fin

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Arranger: Pan must be taught in all schools

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Ace arranger, panist and composer Duv

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