In January I started a thread asking for suggestions on an upcoming trip to Trinidad.
https://whensteeltalks.ning.com/forum/topics/pre-carnival-suggestions?id=2534462%3ATopic%3A418820&page=3#comments
A few people have asked for an update, here it is.
This is not a pan topic but it should be of concern to most of us because of the connection we have with the Mecca.
The murder of Ms Seetahal is proof of a well organize group that's calling the shots in T&T, from the Arms, Drugs, Money-laundering to
Read more…Happy Birthday Bede, may GOD richly bless you.
Read more…It's all up to these young educated pan musicians to move the artform to the next level.
We are depending on you all because it look like no one knows what to do with it.
Congratulations to all graduates
Read more…I was doing some research and came across a post on Craigslist. Is this the sort of thing typical of American steelbands today? The text reads:
"Potts & Pans Steelband is looking for black musicians to work with. The group is currently comprised o
Read more…Don't be left out ...get your music the right way...teach yourself music theory, get the book
Recommended for every Pan Yard, and pan programs in schools public or private
see the following information.
STEELPAN PLAYING WITH THEORY: A simple hands-on
Read more…As I watched the video of carnival in Sao Paulo Brazil 2013 I saw that their costumes are so much different to those in T&T, no bear breast or nakedness, I found it strange because they are known for nakedness, this made me ask the question why Tri
Read more…The New Visionaries Pan Foundation is pleased to announce that the appeal in respect of the Pan Trinbago matter is fixed for hearing on the 3rd July, 2014 at 9.00am in the Court of Appeal ( 3rd Floor ) of the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain, Trinida
Read more…Cecil,
I’m starting a new post with your response to my question from the “steel-drum” discussion.
My question “Has the film maker asked the government to promote or endorse the project?”
You responded…” What do the Ministry of Culture do for the ste
I happen to stumble upon a video of Utopia Pan Soul playing Vengeance and it put me in a place that made me wonder why is it that most young people in the Mecca don't feel this VIBE, there is nothing like that slow jam.
We mainly speak about panorama
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[May 16, 2014 - New York, NY] Trinidadian soca vocalist Bunji Garlin has inked an exclusive deal with RCA Records in conjunction with VP Records. The two labels will join forces to promote Bunji Garlin's international smash hit "Differentology (Rea
Read more…Can anyone in the pan movement in Ontario, Canada please tell me what is happening to the O.S.A. ( Ontario Steelband Association ). There is absolutely no information on their website, and as a matter
of fact, I’m not sure that it’s even still functi
Read more…When steelbands were run by "badjohns" they ruled town, pan men got paid 15$-20$ and they were happy.
Come 2014 the badjohns are replaced with educated people, now they want to kick steelband off the road, people don't want to pay them, they seem hel
Read more…I just got this idea from Ian, we could talk about ALL arrangers, large and small, dead and soon to be.
Read more…It is said the we [WST] are the biggest and the best pan site, in spite of the lack of involvement from our membership, can you imagine how awesome we could be if we have just 5% of our membership contributing to the forum, won't you like to see us
Read more…Her voice is full of magic and music. There's a rhythm to her reasoning. She has lived the blues and in 82 short years, her life has hit all the highs and lows of jazz. Iambic and insightful, every word she speaks tells a story, independent of the se
Read more…People on this forum in all likelihood know who Duvone Stewart is. The following will surprise you. Despite playing in more than 17 Jazz festivals in the World... he cannot play Tobago!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/250305515143756/
Above is a fac
Read more…“BOBOL FUH SO” Part 1.
‘MILLIONS BEING WASTED’
STEELFESTT 2013
How could any organization receive over two million dollars in donations and sponsorship [$2,834,565 to be exact], to run an event [stated above], and end up with a deficit [in the red] o
Read more…Excerpt from article in the express...
The phenomenon of the steelband is yet to be fully understood and appreciated and its potential as a key component of national development is largely ignored. Some still see it as a quaint musical novelty while
Read more…What was the first Steelband to Bring Double Tenors on the Road
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