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Big Shake-Up to Music Licensing Regime Embraced by U.S. Copyright Office

In a 245-page report issued on Thursday, the U.S. Copyright Office is throwing its weight behind what would be the most radical changes to how music is licensed in nearly a half century.

Many of the copyright laws governing music were first erecte

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Condolences to the family and friends of Horace Morancie

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Horace Morancie.

Mr. Morancie passed on the morning of Wednesday February 4, 2015. Mr. Morancie was always great supporter of When Steel Talks.

Mr. Horace Moranice, above, with w

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Horace L. Morancie remembered by EVERYBODY’S “Caribbean” Magazine

Horace L. Morancie
June 27, 1929-February 4, 2015
Former Director of Model Cities
And Trinidad & Tobago Expatriate

Brooklyn, NY – EVERYBODY’S “Caribbean” Magazine – H. Hall
Horace L. Morancie, one of the most powerful Black technocrats of the 1960s a

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Congratulations to Panist, Film Director and Journalist Dalton Narine - Best Short Film

The Creative Arts Film Festival has named  “And Great Showers of Tears Came Down” by Dalton Narine as the 2014 Best Short Film...

Official 2014 Award Winners!
BEST SHORT FILM
“And Great Showers of Tears Came Down”
Produced by Dalton Narine
Directed

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Chasing away the gray: Steel drums find a place in MN music culture

MPR News

Walk the halls at the University of Minnesota School of Music and you're likely to catch a bit of oboe, a brass quintet or even a symphony orchestra.

Then you may hear something you didn't expect — sounds that seem better suited to a sun-dre

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Music Makers Make The Grade With The Steelpan Leading The Way

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Under the directive of the distinguished principal Mrs. Merle Albino-de Coteau (H.B.M.  M.A, B. Mus., L.T.C.L, A.T.C.L, Dip, Ed.), Music Makers School continues its unprecedented success in music education through the steelp

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Celebrating Excellence - The British Associations of Steelbands (BAS) Awards 2014

London, UK- On a chilly winter evening, the British Association of Steelbands (BAS) hosted their 16th annual awards at the Holiday Inn, in Bloomsbury, London on Saturday 6th December 2014. The warm Caribbean culture that this event generates ce

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Medium and Large Steel Orchestra Semi Finals

It will be pan ecstasy in the Savannah as twenty nine (29) steelbands take centre stage vying for coveted places in the grand finals.

Dubbed “The Savannah Party”, the National Panorama Semi Finals, Medium & Large” brings the crème de la crème of the

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Before the Ferguson and Eric Garner decision - Brooklyn Steel Orchestra spoke up

In this Brooklyn Steel Orchestra performance "Pan in Motion" - featuring Rizzo Gun (rapper), the orchestra address some serious issues that has now exploded across the American landscape.
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West Indian American Day Carnival Association President Thomas Bailey has returned to his post

As reported in the New York Daily News

Thomas Bailey, president of the West Indian American Day Carnival has returned from a medical leave to head WIADCA. Bailey re-took the helm acting president William Howard on Oct. 28.

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Meet Steelpan Standout Junior ‘Soldier’ Edwards

Switzerland - Born in San Fernando, in the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago in 1966, Junior began playing the steelpan at the very early age of eight (8). Coming from a very musical family Junior was very eager to follow in the footsteps

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Extra, Extra - New York Steelpan Music Cures Grinch

USSA’s Pan For Christmas at Prospect Heights High School is the Cure

Brooklyn, NY - There was indeed a Grinch sighting - armed and ready he was to steal Christmas. And, yes, he entered the arena all huffy, puffy and yucky, but he never saw what hit

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Carnival 2015 may be postponed

Carnival 2015 may not occur or be postponed if the Ebola virus becomes pandemic.

The National Carnival Commission (NCC) Chairman Allison Dumas announced that the body is considering in a bid to protect revelers.

She added that the threat of an Ebola

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Roy Cape: A life in music

Roy Cape, for many, is best known as the saxophone player and leader of the Roy Cape All Stars. This iconic musician, however, is a walking encyclopedia of music history in Trinidad and Tobago and most of it is contained in a new book called Roy Cape

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Pan! Our Music Odyssey in cinemas November 5th -- Trinidad and Tobago

Pan! Our Music Odyssey opens at cinemas across the country on November 5th. The film can be seen at Cinemas 8 Trincity, Movie Towne, Digicel IMAX and Empire Cinema San Fernando.

Pan! Our Music Odyssey brings together in docu-drama form, a fictional a

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CASYM Presents ‘Have Yourself A Merry Christmas’ Concert

Brooklyn, NY - There is nothing like the CASYM (Caribbean American Sports and Cultural Youth Movement, Inc.) annual holiday show to remind you that it’s getting close to Christmas. And the tradition continues. For years now the CASYM Christ

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In the House That D’Radoes Built, Brooklyn Steelbands Drop Musical Thunder... 2014

Brooklyn, New York - Seven steel orchestras were present (nine were actually advertised) - Hearts of Steel, Pan Sonatas, Pantonic, Despers USA, CASYM, Crossfire and the host D’Radoes. The six orchestras able to perform gave an excellent musical accou

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Panists Paddy Corea & Eddie Quarless on Sax and Flute on Beckett's hit album "Calypso Disco"

Panist Paddy Corea and the late steelband arranger Eddie Quarless played sax and flute as session musicians on Beckett's hit album "Calypso Disco," among many others. The album was arranged by Caribbean musical standout Frankie McIntosh.

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Pan Month Celebration Continues With Host Of Activities

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago continues to celebrate Pan Month with a host of activities. Starting with the discussion, ”Pan, Progress & Patent” on Tuesday 19^th August at the AV Room, NALIS, Abercromby Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad - the s

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A Black & Gold Affair - No ‘Skaters’ Allowed at Despers USA 2014 Band Launch

New York-area steel orchestras raise the musical bar with Sonatas setting the pace

New York, USA - - Ok. No more kid gloves. It’s August in Brooklyn, New York. Basketball is over, the World Cup is over, it’s too early for football and the Yankee

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