The way in which Notting Hill Carnival will still go ahead in August

My London -- by Thomas Kingsley;

The "alternative" event has been named "Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas"

Notting Hill Carnival will be hosted online for the first time (Image: © 2020 Collin Hills)

Notting Hill Carnival sadly won't be held

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In the Spotlight - David 'Peck' Edwards on Grenada and Pan

An exclusive interview with the late David "Peck" Edwards educator, musician, arranger and performing steelpan artist from Grenada

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Remembering Allan and Brandon Turner

Maryland, USA - On May 23, 2020 the world lost Allan Turner and just a mere 10 days later, his son Brandon Turner was taken from us unexpectedly.

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2020 International Pan Ramajay - Soloists, Duos, Quartets - FINALS Results - Complete

When Steel Talks extends congratulations to the organizer Exodus Steel Orchestra and all the contestants in the 2020 International Ramajay. You were outstanding.

2020 International Pan Ramajay - Soloists, Duos, Quartets - FINALS Results

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Treasurer of United States Steelband Association Inc (USSA) Resigns

Steelpan Music News

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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr Dennis "Tash" Ash & Desperadoes Steel Orchestra

Desperadoes Steel Orchestra legend Mr Dennis "Tash" Ash has passed.

The great Dennis “Tash” Ash on double seconds,
with the legendary Grammy award winner Ralph MacDonald on congas in Despers’ engine room.

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Pan Ramajay Preliminary Results

Here is the first look at Pan Ranajay semifinalist.

Soloists  -  Duets  -  Quartets
SOLOISTS (Preliminary results as listed by organizers)
364	Khan Cordice – Antigua & Barbuda
361	André White – USA
349	Khuent Rose – USA
342	Kareem Thompson –

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Plans announced for Brooklyn’s J’ouvert Parade 2020

          Plans announced for Brooklyn’s J’ouvert Parade 2020

 

Brooklyn, NY— J’Ouvert City International has announced its plans for the 2020 festival usually held in the pre-dawn hours every Labor Day. As our State, our nation and our world contin

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Condolences to the family and friends of "Beverly Fonrose" of Starlift Steel Orchestra

When Steel Talks extends condolences to family and friends of Beverly Fonrose of Starlift Steel Orchestra. You will be missed.

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Watch - Andre White - BEAT THE PANDEMIC SERIES! - Live stream!

BP Renegades Steel Orchestra

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UTT is now accepting applications for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in music

UTT is now accepting applications for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in music. Apply for a spot in our pan studio.

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Vincy Mas 2020 Cancelled

Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, W.I. - The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture has received recommendations by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) (copy of letter of April 1, 2020) relative to Vincymas 202

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Who is Darius Austin? - International 2020 Pan Ramajay Participant

Who is Darius Austin?
International 2020 Pan Ramajay Participant -
A WST look at the outstanding performing #steelpan artist and National Steel Orchestra of Guyana member.

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https://www.panonthenet.com/profiles/guyana/darius-austin.htm
#PanRa

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The Making of PILLAR (documentary) - Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

Hello, everyone. I wanted to make a documentary, so I did. And I'm releasing it right now for free. This is really special for me and feels like publicly releasing a musical diary. I have sacrificed a lot in my life to be able to create and release m

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Who is Rashunda Dorset-Headley? International 2020 Pan Ramajay Participant

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A WST look at the outstanding performing #steelpan artist and educator from Trinidad & Tobago

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https://www.panonthenet.com/profiles/trinidad/rashunda-dorset-headley.htm
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Pan Ramajay 2020 Musicians - by Category

(June 27 update:  Pan Ramajay 2020 Finals Results)

Following is a listing, by category, of the steelband musicians participating in the 2020 Pan Ramajay Competition, organized by Exodus Steel Orchestra.  The panists, who are representing multiple c

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A Moment in Pan - 1952 - News Reel

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2020 National Calypso Monarch Terri Lyon receives $800,000 prize money

2020 National Calypso Monarch Terri Lyons received her prize of $800,000 on Wednesday 8th, April. Terrri Lyons daughter of the legendary Austin Super Blue Lyons won the title with her biting commentaries “Obeah” and “Meghan my Dear”, while  Karene A

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Frank Leto’s ‘Kids Will Be Kids’ offers a great resource for families during COVID-19

BY SARA ROSE ON APRIL 14, 2020

Bringing music into the home, Frank Leto is a music educator who has composed a catalog of children’s original music. His music for children is interactive and engages children on many levels; singing, fingerplays, dan

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Martin “Dougie” Douglas - president of CrossFire Steel Orchestra has passed

When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Martin Douglas. He was the president of New York's CrossFire Steel Orchestra. In addition he was chairman of the United States Steelband Association.

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