Pan shootout between Boogsie and Robbie (1990) - Who Got The Better of Whom?

I think I just realize is Glenroy Joseph himself who post this big video:

I have been watching this for years now, but I want to know what WST thinks.

So who tek it?

Honestly, I feel Boogsie is the boss and based on the disparaging remarks I have se

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Dîner en Blanc Port of Spain

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If the Cleveland Cavaliers played Pan in Trinidad Panorama 2016 would they have been paid by now?

Inquiring minds would like to know if this non payment of the Trinidad and Tobago Pan Players, a national disrespect? An international disrespect? Or a good old fashion pan people disrespect? Because rumors have it that even the DJ from Panorama nigh

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V.S. Naipaul said that coffee only tastes good to the Trinidadian after it crosses the Atlantic twice. I am of the opinion that PAN only sounds good to the Trinidadian ...

... after they cross the Atlantic ONCE and start developing the cultural hunger so common to EXPATS from all countries around the world. So doh bother me now with all the LOVE FOR CULTURE and SENTIMENTALITY.

Bertel Gittens and Oswald Alexander and Al

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xpats and Locals for Pan

What time of the year will be best to stage this event?Where in Trinidad and Tobago should this take place? .How many bands should be invited to perform and from which category ? How much and when will the panists or bands get paid?Who will manage th

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St. John Festival Kicks Off with Pan Music in the Park

By David Knight Jr. — June 5, 2016 - V.I. Source

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Where does the steel-band go from here ?

Claude's question got me thinking , where do we go from here ?

Where we go from here depends on what options we think are available for the Steelband , and most of us are inside a"pan bubble" , so we see "through a glass darkly " as the bible says.

F

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Cecil Hinkson: I disagree with you that the market for instrumental music is almost dead

Cecil, Boy: Ah under heavy manners on this forum. Brenda Hosang tell me to stop posting using CAPS. And ah next fellah tell me and bugs not to talk about basketball if we really love pan. And ah buy two CDs from ah english girl and she demanding that

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The ''PanART Hang Documentary: A Propaganda-Filled, Dissemination of Lies'' (Part 1)

The ''PanART Hang Documentary: A Propaganda-Filled, Dissemination of Lies'' (Part 1)

July 04, 2016

https://www.karibpan.com/blogs/news/the-panart-hang-documentary-a-propaganda-filled-dissemination-of-lies

In keeping true to our mission of the pursu

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‘Looking at losing our heartbeat’

Middle school fears for arts program if charter co-locates

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Pantheon Steel Nitrided Shells Are a Handpan Mafia Racket- Buyer Beware!

July 14, 2016

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WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE STEELBAND IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS?

What did the Steelband in the Mecca accomplish in the last ten years, where would you like to see them in the next ten, what's a realistic goal?

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Using small SteelPans for Elementary Musical Education:

Children playing TeacherSteelPans in Germany

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Calypso's of the 1930's and 1940's

Looking for list of the most popular calypso's of the 1930's qnd 1940's. Looking for songs the can be found written (sheet music) and /or recording. Thanks.

Tim Delaney/Steely Pan

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Panmen can’t get work

By JULIEN NEAVES Sunday, June 5 2016

A LACK of music literacy is hindering steelband arrangers from getting employment and has resulted in Panorama compositions not being recorded.

These were some of the concerns raised yesterday during the open

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So what's the name of the instrument? Is it STEELBAND or STEELPAN or PAN or STEELDRUM?

I still like S-T-E-E-L-B-A-N-D because I think that it delivers the clearest message and marketing punch in the fewest letters. PAN is too local and the locals hate the word S-T-E-E-L-D-R-U-M to describe the instrument. Personally, I hate the word S-

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Ten Soca Songs that crossed over!!!

http://www.largeup.com/2014/07/24/toppa-top-10-ten-soca-songs-that-crossed-over/2/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TAKW3Xh7x8

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Saraz (The Dead God), Meraki (Kimera) and Pantheon Steel: A Pagan, Satanic Photo Reel - BUYER BEWARE!! Your Soul They Can Steal

Saraz (The Dead God), Meraki (Kimera) and Pantheon Steel: A Pagan, Satanic Photo Reel - BUYER BEWARE!! Your Soul They Can Steal

https://www.karibpan.com/blogs/news/saraz-the-dead-god-meraki-kimera-and-pantheon-steel-a-pagan-satanic-photo-reel-buyer

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Players tell Pan Trinbago "pay me what you owe me." with Rihanna voice - Stupid not in town

In a previous thread Claude provided public evidence that Pan Trinbago was not only dishonest but trying to use some funny math on the players.

1. The Trinidad and Tobago Newsday reported that Panorama 2016 pulls in just over 10,000 players in their ar

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Enter To WIN a FREE KaribPAN Steelpan for a WORTHY Cause!!!

https://www.karibpan.com/blogs/news/180156423-enter-to-win-a-free-karibpan-steelpan-for-a-worthy-cause

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