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Revisited - An Interview with Musician, Performer and Steelband Arranger Duvone Stewart A WST Exclusive with the panist and arranger

Global - Diligence, professionalism and consistency could be said to be just a few of the watchwords and hallmarks which guide the life of Tobago-born 33-year old steelpan musician, arranger and performing artist Duvone Stewart.

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Concert for Ailing Pan Personality

Global - Widely-followed and much-loved Trinidad & Tobago WACK 90.1 fm radio presenter, David “DJ Heshimu” Graham, is facing extremely severe health challenges, and is in immediate need of love, prayers, and - most of all - financial support. Funds a

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Panaide Foundation steps up for unsponsored Steel Orchestras

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, WI - “Panaide - The Benefit Concert” is an event in which sponsored steelbands in Port-of-Spain and environs perform in a showcase with the aim of raising funds to assist the unsponsored bands in that geographical location.

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Steelpan Music at Brooklyn Museum

New York, USA - So it is that time of the year again. The time of year when, like the monitoring of a growing teenager, we get to see the telling notches of growth, progress and success up against the wall - for CASYM Steel Orchestra. At last, it i

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Silver Stars and Steel Xplosion Triumph for Steelband Panorama 2010

Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago’s National Panorama competition climaxed for yet another year, with Silver Stars and Steel Xplosion Steel Orchestras taking top honors in their categories on Carnival Saturday night in Port-of-Spain at the Qu

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China’s Tianjin Song and Dance Troupe Perform in Trinidad and Tobago The Chinese Bicentennial Steel Ensemble and Tianjin perform together

Trinidad & Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago's Chinese Bicentennial Steel Ensemble (CBSE) and members of the visiting Tianjin Song and Dance Troupe entertained an appreciative group of guests with the music of steel and traditional Chinese instruments at

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An Interview with Dramatic Soprano Extraordinaire Anne Fridal - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

An Interview with Dramatic Soprano Extraordinaire Anne Fridal

 

Intelligence, courage, beauty and talent - Anne  Fridal embodies all of those characteristics - a common thread among all women celebrated as Women in Pan.

Anne holds the distinction of

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Steelband Folks Seek Clarity, and New Direction - USSA ‘Pan Solidarity Forum’

New York - They came with questions seeking answers, clarity and direction. Moreover, they wanted a clear explanation as to what were the benefits to their continued participation. In addition, they asked “what was going to be different?” They wanted

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Semi Finals are on! Follow with the WST family

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Steelband music songwriter Mark Loquan delves into the artform and craft

Global - For over a decade, songwriter Mark Loquan has been applying the craft successfully to the steelband music genre. In addition Mr. Loquan has been a champion of music literacy and the documentation of the music works of the steelbands of Trini

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‘Pavement’ is it for Siparia Deltones Steel Orchestra Look for Arranger Carlton ‘Zanda’ Alexander to do memorable things with this track

Global - The irrepressible steelband arranger Carlton ‘Zanda’ Alexander is once again at the helm of Siparia Deltones, taking the spirited and daring steel orchestra into the large band category of Trinidad & Tobago’s national Panorama with one of th

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Ladies of Pan At The University of Cambridge York

Ladies of Steelpan At The University of Cambridge United Kingdom - The University of Cambridge is the second oldest university in England and the fourth oldest in Europe. Cambridge is consistently ranked in the world's top five universities and plac

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Meet Steelband music songwriter Miguel Reyes - the New Kid on the Block

Global - In virtually little over a year, songwriter Miguel Reyes has gone from unknown to one of the most promising members of the upcoming new class of writers for the steelband music genre. Indeed, 2009 was an outstanding year for Miguel, with ste

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‘Roaming’ Steelband Music Lead Sheet composed and arranged by Pelham Goddard

Global - Veteran songwriter and steelband music arranger Pelham Goddard continues to set the pace. He has now made publicly available the full lead sheet to "Roaming," the tune of choice performed by Exodus Steel Orchestra for the 2008 National Steel

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Panorama exclusive broadcast rights only worth TT$125,000 and TnT Carnival overall TT$500,000?

Steelpan Body gave/sold broadcast rights to CNMG - Panorama exclusive broadcast rights only worth TT$125,000 and TnT Carnival overall TT$500,000?

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Amongst the self-congratulatory accolades, a somewhat remarkable bit of info

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Oberlin Steel Set for 2010 Tour Steelband group hits the road again

Oberlin, Ohio - Oberlin Steel is a student-run steelband from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio.   Currently led by musical directors Zeke Runyon and Zach Diamond, Oberlin Steel was formed in 1980 and known as the Oberlin Can Consortium until 2001.  T

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Trinidad and Tobago government addresses media on the upcoming 2010 Carnival.

Trinidad and Tobago government addresses media on the upcoming 2010 Carnival.

One of the most important components of our Carnival is the steelpan. Vigorous rehearsals are now underway at 30 panyards across the country, in preparation for Panorama

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Examining the Roots of Steel Band Activity in New York

New York - Four pioneering participants from the steel band movement’s infancy in New York will be featured in a panel discussion focused on the art form in its New York incarnation, which will be presented Thursday evening March 18 by the Trinidad &

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Music Class Explores Trinidad & Tobago

Massachusetts, USA - The sound of steel drums calls to mind a warm tropical breeze, and during the frigid winter months in Norton, the idea of a steel pan ensemble from Wheaton College seems about as unlikely as a bobsled team from Jamaica. Yet, not

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Revisiting -- Pelham Goddard speaks on Pan and Steelband Panorama Music

Global - Veteran songwriter, recording artist, composer and performer Pelham Goddard has long been associated with the steelpan instrument. Having won several steelband competitions with Exodus Steel Orchestra, Mr. Goddard is part of a very elite cl

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