Based on a recent Express newspaper's report dated May 12th, 2012 it was reported that the Maha Sabha laid the rules which stated that absolutely NO Hindu Schools are allowed to have the STEELPAN in their schools unless ALL Hindu Schools were given I
Read more…The recent passing of pan icons, stalwarts, leaders, and supporters, rekindled my emotions on my dad's ascending, and my concept on "death". Over the past few years, I have lost quite a few people dear to me, and our country has seen numerous funeral
Read more…I am in Trinidad and will donate a copy of my book to the first three WST (T&T members) with the correct answers. I will do same for (Overseas members later) Anwser the (5) following questions.
(1) Phase II and Len "Boogsie" Sharpe have placed seco
Read more…We were entertained by Pan 24/7 last night at The Amphitheatre in St. James, Trinidad. I use the team 24/7, because the only music that was played were from the National Instument of Trinidad and Tobago. Selections from varied Steel Orchestras were
Read more…Pan is something that in most countries is open to all no matter what race you are.
Most people meet friends and form a life time bond with many other players all over the world from traveling to play with other bands, in Trinidad alone you will see
Read more…Cross Current joins concert with world-acclaimed musician, Narell, for campus |
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The Pan World has last another pioneer. Mr. Franklyn Ollivierra past away today June 13th 2012 in Trinidad. Mr. Ollivierra was a member of Phase II, and he was the man playing the amplified pan in highlanders in the 1960's
Read more…Balham students perform at the Royal Festival Hall
London, England, U.K. - Students from a Balham school have added a dash of steel to a special concert at the Royal Festival Hall.
Eight pupils from Chestnut Grove School, performed on steel pans at
Read more…There is a lot of dissaproval over the government decision th water down PAN IN THE CLASSROOM in T&T. I think it's time for WST members to come up with a plan to let the government know we are not going to stand-by and watch this happen.
Read more…I have to say that I was captivated by the sound of the steelpan at the age 5. Travel across North America from 1975 to 2005, attending the different Trinidad Styles Carnivals, enjoying my cultures, especially steelpan shows.
We invested $35 million
Read more…I have been trying to send emails to the following Ministers including the Prime Minister of T&T but they keep bouncing back .Is anyone experiencing the same problems. Are there any suggestions or solutions for this situation. I also cannot seem to f
Read more…Hi Folks. On a recent visit to Canada, the present captain of Starlift, Mike Franco,embraced the opportunity to visit and formally meet the original founder and and first captain of Starlift, Albert "philo" James. Franco heard a great deal about" Ph
Read more…The time has come after years of pounding PanTrinbago for lack of vision 2012 so far seems to be the break-out year for PanTribago - Panorama, Pan in the Countryside, PANAZZ, SteelfFesTT
Steelpan Activist from around the world who for the past years
Read more…Has anyone visited the Pan Trinbago website recently? It is an absolute disgrace. Imagine there isn't even a way to contact the association from their website. Something as simple and as automatic as that should be; an included section where one coul
Read more…one of the Cut From my New CD title Glamorama
is now on sale , musicman60@msn.com
Read more…As we know, when it comes to the adequate matching of job position with qualifications, Trinidad & Tobago seems to have an issue dealing with that. The recent "Resmi" issue, for example, proves, that many we exult into positions of "status", get by,
Read more…It is sad to see we have become so paranoid about being Politically Correct that we rather not wish one another Happy Easter for fear of labeled Christian or Jesus Freak, Anyhow if you believe in the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg or the EMPTY TOMB Happ
Read more…Trinidad Express Editorial
Story Created: May 2, 2012 at 10:57 PM ECT
Just in time for tomorrow's start of the international Steelfestt festival comes the news that the government is ready to fast track Pan Trinbago's long languishing headquarters. W
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Gentlemen, I would like to find out the results of the 1964 music festival.
I know that Westside won, but who was second and third ?
Read more…To Alvin Daniel in this difficult time may you lift up your eyes unto the hills.
Condolences to you and your family on the passing of your wife Diane.
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