Colm Imbert, as Minister of Finance, will lay in Parliament next week Monday, the Appropriations (Financial Year 2021) Bill, 2020. We call it the Budget Statement, but in essence he will ask the Parliament to authorize the issue of tens of billions o
When Steel Talks continues its "Spotlight Series" of shedding light on people who have quietly made significant contributions to the steelband movement. Today we focus on Mr. Ronald Emrit whose work and contribution When Steel Talks recently hailed a
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The government of Trinidad & Tobago has been sworn in. Former Minister of Community Development and Culture Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly is now the Minister of Education. The responsibility for the national Steelband art form was
Read more…Anthony Pascal
Sunrise 05-30-1947 and Sunset 08-12-2020
A musical hermit, a natural talent, he was. Twin brother to Ann, big brother to Roy and Wayne, and favorite uncle to many. Born in T&T on 05-30-1947. He has been an inspiration for all of us t
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The funeral service for the late Denzil "Dimes" Fernandez will be held at St. Margaret's Church in Belmont at 10:00am on Friday, August 14th, 2020.
About Denzil Fernandez
* Denzil Fernandez composed 15 songs and calypsoes for the steel pan, of whic
Read more…BY SHEKINAH ADE-GOLD
How did you become involved in playing the Steelpan?
“My Steelpan journey started in my second year at UWI Mona. I was casually walking pass Student’s Union and I heard Bob Marley’s “Natural Mystic” being played in the panyard,
Read more…Indeed, while the ruthless COVID-19 abruptly struck down and removed Martin “Dougie” Douglas from our realm - now through his ‘ascension’ his mark, impact, and positive “Force” continues to be felt.
Pan was his passion and his beloved CrossFire Stee
Read more…When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of arranger David “Peck” Edwards. He was an outstanding musician.
Passing of pan musician Peck Edwards
By Lincoln DePradine
Veteran Grenada pan musician and arranger, David “Peck’’ Edwar
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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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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.
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
Steelpan Music News
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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Here is the first look at Pan Ranajay semifinalist.
SOLOISTS (Preliminary results as listed by organizers) |
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| 364 | Khan Cordice – Antigua & Barbuda |
| 361 | André White – USA |
| 349 | Khuent Rose – USA |
| 342 | Kareem Thompson – |
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
When Steel Talks extends condolences to family and friends of Beverly Fonrose of Starlift Steel Orchestra. You will be missed.
BP Renegades Steel Orchestra
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