Can someone confirm if this is true? If it is, it is a huge loss for Calypso and I will be greatly saddened by it. I have only recently started listening to his music, which was a real blessing to me; his presentation of Calypso at events was always
Read more…August 31 2012 marks the 50th year of Independence for the people of Trinidad and Tobago. No other country can claim a National Instrumrent invented in the 21st century. As a tribute to the Land of the Steelpan all people involve with this instrument
Read more…Dear Nelsonian (this is in response to your post on the old WST message board, included after this for reference) What is your real, and own personal reason for posting this "letter" on this message board? Why are you targeting someone in Pan Trinba
Read more…This is why we need a steelpan museum and theatre in Trinidad. 50 years from now no one in Europe would even guess Trinidad invented pan. But ask yourself, do you ever stop to think who invented the sax or violin? This band from Finland can hold th
Read more…do you have the(magic drums) music by boggis i would like to hear it .kenrick
Read more…This is madness, why not count them as they go up to the stage (on the drag)? What a waste of time and it's harder to count them on stage than when they pass by. This will only kill the focus and energy of the band...any delay will do that. Poor Exo
Read more…Steelband action shifts to the sister isle tomorrow as ten (10) steel orchestras compete in the Tobago National Semi Finals at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Tobago at 8:00 pm. Three Single Pan Bands, five (5) Medium and two (2) Large Conventional Bands
Read more…An Analysis and Review of Trinidad and Tobago’s2009 National Steelband Panorama by Dr. Jeannine Remy Trinidad, W.I. - The format of a panorama tune has evolved because of the early innovations of arrangers who actually gave the judges ideas for the
Read more…Rocket man is the best of the pan songs, does any one know who Ray is arranging for this year? This sounds like it could ba a winner.
Read more…WHO is this lady judge they talking to right now on the TV broadcast? white lady, sounds Canadian or maybe American? she certainly seems to know what she's talkin about....
Read more…From WITCO Desperadoes. WITCO Desperadoes wishes to categorically disassociate itself from reports in the media referring to statements alleged to have been made by our arranger Robert Greenidge with regard to a call for foreign Panorama judges. We
Read more…Is there any way of getting a "Daily Digest" like we used to on the old forum? I used to like getting the daily updates, and I could be sure that I wasn't missing anything. Now I have to make a conscious decision to come onto the forum, and I am sure
Read more…Can Phase II hang in there and win it again?
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What the order to the North East Medium bands or results ??
Read more…Past, present and future - Trinidad & Tobago Panorama: Nigeria and Holland to host inaugural Panoramas The Trinidad and Tobago steelband music panorama competition, in addition to being the largest gathering of steelpan musicians and steel bands in
Read more…Give me a break! http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,94116.html Gregory Hernandez seems to think that Soca is getting a rough deal when it comes to carnival. Ha! Ha! So TUCO has signed a "referendum of understanding" with Caribbean Pestige Foundation.
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our condolences to ace arranger Pelham Goddard on the passing of his mother Rita.
Read more…I recall pushing Phase II's pans through the streets for Jouvay in 1989. Was this one of the last times this happened? When did everyone move onto trucks? Any further thoughts on pan mobility welcome!
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