Special dedication to all the panorama experts on when steel talks, for whom the cap fits

The Editor

As a nation, we are now beginning to warm to the idea that our heroes must be celebrated during their lifetimes.

Dr. Jit Samaroo, Len ‘Boogsie’ Sharpe, the late Clive Bradley, and Ray Holman, among others have been celebrated over the year

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$2.7M for 170 steelbands with no sponsors

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Some 170 steelbands that lack private sponsors will altogether receive State help of $2.7 million, said Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism, Dr Lincoln Douglas, at yesterday’s post-Cabinet news

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Judging flawed

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Chairman of Pan Trinbago South Central Region Michael Joseph says he intends to have discussions with colleagues over the judging system of the National Steelband Panorama competitions as he decl

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Raffique Shah - journalist, nationalist, activist, columnist and cultural historian speaks on Pan in Trinidad and Tobago

Global - Seen that, done that, heard that... Indeed the name ‘Raffique Shah’ resonates loudly within and around all, aspects of Trinidad and Tobago life, culture and history... Mr. Shah brings a special knowledge-base to the subject of the steelpan

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Ridiculous that in this high-tech day and age, so many people outside of T&T, crossing their fingers hoping to see and hear panorama without glitches, or blank screens, or video but no audio

Comment by WST Member Dougal Williams

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They only love pan around Panorama time - drink cases of rum, whiskey and vodka on that day and profile their nakedness, debauchery, and licentiousness - Panorama Pool Party

National Workers Union

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Not satisfied with selling out state enterprises and privatizing the economy with PPP policies, the ruling elite is going after the steel pan movement to kill it by introducing a pool party (more Ps) i

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San Juan East Side Symphony and Pan Jammers in 1st Place - It’s A Tie! -- Results

Single Pan Band Finals - RESULTS

Global - There was joy in both camps, with the happy result for defending Single Pan Band champs San Juan East Side Symphony playing “Fantastic Friday,” and Pan Jammers, also champions. San Juan East Side performed o

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SOUTH/CENTRAL REGION Preliminaries: Small & Medium Conventional Steel Orchestras - Order of Appearance

SOUTH/CENTRAL REGION Preliminaries: Small & Medium Conventional Steel Orchestras - Order of Appearance - Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama 2014

Global - Medium and small conventional steel orchestras from Trinidad and Tobago’s South/Cent

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Congratulations to Supernovas - Pan Jammers & San Juan East Side Symphony - Panorama 2014 Champions

Congratulations to Supernovas, Small Steel Orchestra champion - Pan Jammers & San Juan East Side Symphony - Single Pan #Panorama2014 Champions

Read more on small orchestra competition

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ANDY! ANDY! ANDY!

It is really ironic. ALL STARS came FIRST in the semi-finals and very few are talking about ALL STARS.

ANDY came LAST in the semi-finals and EVERBODY is talking about ANDY! ANDY! ANDY!

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The Skiffle enters Panorama finals without sponsorship

Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - For the first time in 38 years, the Skiffle steelband will be entering the Panorama finals without a sponsor.

Skiffle, one of two San Fernando bands in the large band category, placed eighth in la

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Time for Small Bands to Unite - You don't have to take it anymore!

I know I promised Merrytones I would not get involved in Small Band matters but given the treatment Small Bands received this weekend, I think I must.

Every two small bands must merge and become a large band. Wait. Don't roll your eyes.

Just think of

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MEDIUM Steel Orchestra Finalists - Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama 2014

Global - Pan Elders Steel Orchestra has maintained their lead in the medium category as they go into the finals on March 1 in the 2014 Panorama competition.  The band was originally first out of a field of twenty-six, and after the semi-finals, retai

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YOU THINK ALL STARS GOT ROB IN THE PANORAMA THAT'S WHY THEY GAVE THEM BAND OF THE YEAR?

Be truthful, Do any of you all think that All Stars got Rob in the Panorama that's why they gave them Band of the year or just that this year Mas was Sh*tty? (by 1 point Boi?, is something to think about Oui)

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Bring it on

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Spain on Sunday, Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars is ready to take on its main challengers, all of which have won the steelpan championship many times.

“There are four bands that have won Panor

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Supernovas Steel Orchestra dethrones Arima Golden Symphony Controversy for runner-up Siparia Deltones:

Small Steel Orchestra Finals - RESULTS

Global - Playing Amrit Samaroo’s arrangement of De Fosto’s “In De Minor” turned into a ‘major’ success for Supernovas Steel Orchestra based in East Trinidad. The orchestra led the pack through the preliminaries

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PAN SHAME - Disrespect for the national instrument

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Steelband arrangers blast Panorama pool party: Disrespect for the national instrument

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Splash, a new feature added to The Greens by Pan Trinbago for Sunday’s Panorama semi-finals, has been cri

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Large Steel Orchestra Finalists - Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama 2014

Global - With a tie in tenth position coming out of the semi finals, eleven large steel orchestras will vie for the title of 2014 Panorama champs come March 1, Carnival Saturday in Trinidad & Tobago.

Trinidad All Stars topped the fifteen bands which

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Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama 2014: Single and Small Band Finals - Appearance Order

 

When the Petrotrin Single and Small Band Finals get on the way at Skinner Park, San Fernando, on Thursday 27^th February, defending Single Pan Champion San Juan East Side Symphony will lead the charge in the musical battle.

Under the baton of arrang

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Pan Trinbago apologises for late finish of Panorama - Stewards on alert for ‘extra’ players

Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago vice-president Bryon Serrette yesterday apologised to the public for the late finish to the National Panorama finals, saying the lethargic flow among competing bands and efforts by the

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