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Junior Regrello, selfish and self serving or a shining light for pan, the PNM, and the city of San Fernando.

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

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Recognizing our Pan Pioneers

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

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Live Stream -- Celebrate the Life of Elliott "Ellie" Mannette.

Celebrate the Life of Elliott "Ellie" Mannette.

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STEELPAN

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

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Randy Weston, Pianist Who Traced Africa in Jazz, Dies at 92

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

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Expect Caribbean carnival atmosphere at Brooklyn parade

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

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UK National Panorama 2018 results

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

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We have neglected our expats, not realizing that they are our link to the global market in real time.

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

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Response to Keith Diaz on the NCC and Pan Trinbago

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

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Condolences to the family and friends of Keon James of La Brea Nightingales Steel Orchestra

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.

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Pan-Ossia Grenada

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!!!!

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An open letter to the Steelpan fraternity.

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Grenada J'Ouvert 2018

Grenada J'Ouvert 2018

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Antigua Carnival Last Lap

Antigua Carnival Last Lap

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In De Yard Live!

In De Yard Live!

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GOING! GOING!......GONE!

I decided to spend most of my day at home, relaxing, and just thinking about everything that's happening. After reading about the passing of Dr. Ellie Mannette (condolences to the family), and realizing that we've truly lost a LEGEND, and a REAL cont

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UK National Panorama Steelband Competition 2018 Order of Appearance

2018 Order of Appearance

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Allan Joseph – addicted to the steel pan

Trinidad Newsday

Allan Joseph, a founding member of the NLCB Buccooneers Steel Orchestra in Buccoo,poses for a photo with his tenor pan at his home in Lowlands. Photo by Emerline Gordon

By Emerline Gordon

“I love my pan music. To me, this is the s

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CLAUDE GONZALES IS KOOL

I don't think I need to say anymore. Let Mr Gonzales' contributions speak for itself LOL! But on ah real.... I really do believe that he is KOOL, entertaining and vocal in one, but even if we disagree he really is a good soldier in the expat army.

M

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John McCain and Pan Trinbago

by Russell J C Providence

Substitute "McCain" for any of the hopefuls desirous of replacing the incumbent of the anomaly loosely referred to as the executive of Pan Trinbago.

Substitute "Trump" for any of, or the entire incumbent executive of the ano

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