I am beginning to think that part of the problem with steel-bands in T&T is what conservatives would describe as the ills of "socialism".
Now , I'm no conservative , but I know what they mean.
Because , I remember back in the day , before government
1) Trinis love pan , and always will.
It's in their DNA
2) Steelbands have their own rhythm and tempo , and that doesn't mean trying to keep pace with the DJs.
(Incidentally , this was always the case . even when we had brass bands on the road , bac
Here's today's question for pan people.
I have this theory .
First , tell me if you all agree , because if I'm right , it opens a lot of options.
We all know that governments around the world support culture.
I believe that the funding available to
Staff Report
Scales is considered one of the most innovative steel pan musicians playing right now. He takes an instrument associated with cruise ships and beaches and challenges its boundaries to mimic the role of horns, piano or marimba.
As a st
Read more…Junior Regrello, selfish and self serving or a shining light for pan, the PNM, and the city of San Fernando.
by Aquil Arrindell
Around the age of 16, I told Mr. Regrello that I was inspired by his management style and I hoped to follow in his footste
Read more…There have been an outpouring of sympathy , remembrances and accolades with the passing of one of the must important and accomplished of the steelpan pioneers , and rightly so.
Where I disagree , however is with those who claim that Dr. Ellie Mannet
Celebrate the Life of Elliott "Ellie" Mannette.
Read more…he GRAND MASTER/INVENTOR/CREATOR of the PLAYABLE instrument known as steelpan is NO MORE. He has gone on to the big steelband in the sky. When will the envious, jealous pan fraternity and PAN TRINBAGO give ELLIE his due??? THE HYPOCRACY PERSISTS an
Read more…Supporter of the Steelpan Artform
Randy Weston performing at a Highlife Session in April 1963. Mr. Weston’s playing and composing emphasized the African roots of jazz, including in such albums as “Little Niles” and “Uhuru Afrika” (Swahili for “Freed
Read more…The annual J'Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade are a kaleidoscope of colorful costumes, calypso and Caribbean cuisine.
The Adlib Steel Orchestra practices Friday in Freeport ahead of the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. Photo Credit: Mic
Read more…1st - Mangrove - 279 points
2nd - Ebony - 276 points
3rd - Metronomes - 269 points
4th - Croydon - 258 points
4th - RASPO - 258 points
6th - Phase 1 - 229 points
We have neglected our expats, not realizing that they are our link to the global market in real time.
By Aquil Arrindell
When I become president of Pan Trinbago, I would definitely have to set up a forum where our diaspora could influence the dec
Read more…Response to Keith Diaz on the NCC and Pan Trinbago.
“I am saying to the nation that I signed it. I am proud of signing it, because this is what we need to do. And, …is a document to not only deal with Panorama. This is not a Panorama document. Peop
Read more…When Steel Talks extend our condolences to the family and friends of Keon James and La Brea Nightingales Steel Orchestra community on the passing of Keon James.
Read more…Six players from Pan-Ossia steel orchestra from Grenada will travel to NYC for the annual panorama and also will have a live performance in NYC after labor day more info soon follow!! Thank you to all who helped in making this possible!!!!
Read more…This was sent to my band's email address. What are your thoughts?
An open letter to the Steelpan fraternity.
The president of Pan Trinbago has been displaying a type of behavior for quite sometime, that is
bordering on dementia, and that is taking
