We have Steelpan, We have Art, We have Music, We have High Culture - We Exist!

We have Steelpan, We have Art, We have Music, We have High Culture - We Exist!

Ole Mas, Oil, Paint, Powder and PAN - again King in Brooklyn for J’Ouvert

New York, USA - This was indeed a very special J’Ouvert morning in New York as I was rudely awak

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STEELBAND AND PANORAMA IN NYC

Welllll what can i say about this panorama....First lets start by saying CONGRATULATIONS to Adlib. You guys have come a long way.  Congrats to Andre.  He is making a name for him self and showing the older generation of arrangers that there is hope f

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Extreme importance of parents to steelbands

Grenada, W.I. -  They are seen night and day in and around the steel orchestras of Grenada; and, for the most part, they do not and cannot play any instrument – even the most basic two-note “doo-doop.’’   However, steelband leaders admit that their o

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Shame on you Mr. Peters Minister of Cultural

The passing of Dr. Pat Bishop is a loss to the culture of art and music of Trinidad and Tobago and

the world over. It's a darn shame when we haven't heard one word from Mr. Peters. What a shame since Mr. Peters is the Minister of Cultural Affairs of

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Andre White will be a great fit right now for Renegades(or Starlift)

Andre White will definitely be a great fit for Renegades (or Starlift) right now. Let's get this discussion going Pan Family

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Any info on this "International Pan Jazz Competition"?

http://www.steelpanjazzfestival.com/sheets/THE_INTERNATIONAL_STEELPAN_JAZZ_CHALLENGE_GUIDELINES2.pdf

 

Anybody?

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Arts and Multiculturalism get $504M for its 2011-2012 BUDGET what allocation PanTribago get.

The 2011-2012 Budget is out Culture get $504M does the eyesore in Trincity the unfinished PanTribago Headquarter share in this Budget - any allocation towards a PAN FACTORY in this Budget.

 

THE GOVERNMENT CONTINUE ON A DAILY BASIS ABOUT DIVESIFYING

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Forging A New Way Forward

I think I have been sitting on the fence too long. My cultural butt's starting to hurt.

Listen folks, I agree we -as a consequence of popular mandate- at the helm of the pan institution need to deeply introspect and retool to carry this great, unique

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Present situation of sick steelpan player.

Is there anyone who knows the situation or has any information of the sick female hospitalised steelpan player.

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Congratulations to ADLIB Steel Orchestra - the 2011 New York Panorama champions

When Steel Talks extends congratulations to arranger Andre White and ADLIB Steel Orchestra on the capturing of the 2011 New York Panorama title.

click for scores and full breakdown

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Does anybody know this pan?

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased an old pan that seemed to be a rather old Invaders style tenor. Once I had some time to really go through the pan I discovered that there are only 13 notes around the outside instead of the typical 14 for the Invader

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Mucic and Culture.

After looking at the video of T&T in the 1930,s to 1960,s  i discovered something which i had commented on then and thereafter,,which was i,ve seen PERSONS  FROM T &T  DANCING  ON BROKEN  BOTTLES  ,in the inception of the video , this culture DO  EXI

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Pan’s alive and well

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Facebook Comment Notifications

Sorry to criticize, but is it necessary to have When Steel Talks post Facebook updates everytime someone comments on a topic?  I find it a little invasive.  I enjoy seeing when new topics are added, but when "so and so commented on..." or "this one i

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TURN THE SOUND SYSTEM OFF AT NY PANORAMA

I was reading bout the NY 2011 panorama and I came to the conclusion that the poor SOUND SYSTEM is to blame for the ending results: Well then, we need to have the SOUND SYSTEM turned off at the NY panorama, Actually, you hear the true tonal quality o

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Mark Loquan - Founding Director of the Music Literacy Trust Speaks on Renown Cultural Icon Dr. Pat Bishop

Mark Loquan on Pat Bishop

Global - It is with a heavy heart that I write of Pat Bishop’s passing, as she is someone that became a true and close friend of mine over the last decade, short by comparison to many others. But she touched my life. She wa

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Trinidad's Panorama 2011 Small Conventional Champions were evicted from their panyard

Chairman of the Pan Trinbago Eastern Region, Mr. Vernon Morancie, will be hosting a media briefing at its office, 133 Eastern Main Road, Tacarigua, Monday 12^th September, 2011 at 11:00am to highlight the plight of one of its members, Arima Golden Sym

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102° in the Shade - Despers USA’s Launch Raises Steelpan Music Index

102° in the Shade - Despers USA’s Launch Raises Steelpan Music Index
 

Brooklyn, New York - Bring your ‘A’ game or stay home. On the New York steelpan music scene anything less can result in your feelings getting hurt. Surrounded by cagey and knowled

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Pat Bishop - Curriculum Vitae - Achivements

A short look at some of the achievements of the great Pat Bishop.

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Panorama 2012

 

We have a few months left before Panorama 2012 so I thought that we could revisit the ground- breaking decision that was made in the medium bands category.

Valley harps created history by being the first band to change the tempo in a panorama tune,

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