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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Metronomes Steel OrchestraLondon, 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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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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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts as well as the Unit
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"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."
Read more…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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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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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
Read more…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 (AGS) panistsAntigua & 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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