PANTRINBAGO READY FOR SAFE ZONE EVENTS

The President of Pan Trinbago says while many members of the fraternity are still unvaccinated, those who are, are eager to get to work on Carnival 2022.

She says from the time the announcement of safe zone events was made by Prime Minister Dr. Keit

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How Kris "Swagg" Lamberson Turned Gaming Into A Multimillion Dollar Career

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Kris Lamberson, who boasts a 6-foot-6 wingspan, left a burgeoning college basketball career when videos of him playing Call of Duty evolved into a full-time job. He's now one of the most popular Black streamers on Twitch, with 1.9 million fo

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Who is the late great Clive Zanda? from Clive Zanda: Clive Zanda Is Here With 'Dat Kinda Ting'

Clive Zanda: Clive Zanda Is Here With 'Dat Kinda Ting' -- from back cover notes

Professionally, I am an architect planning consultant; but essentially, a composer/improviser. If there is any truth in the statement that 'architecture is frozen music,

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When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to Ainsworth Mohammed, CEO of Exodus Steel Orchestra

Happy Birthday to Ainsworth Mohammed

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Remembering Some of Those In Pan We’ve Lost in 2021

Global - The steelpan music community mourns the passing of some of the stalwarts of the art form in 2021.

In Memoriam - 2021

• •   William "Jonesy" Jones - President emeritus of CASYM Steel Orchestra has passed on February 4, 2021 - see more

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When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to broadcaster, historian & pan enthusiast Junior Saldenah

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Remembering Some of Those In Pan We’ve Lost in 2021 - Legendary big-band composer and arranger Ron Berridge

Legendary big band leader and arranger Ron Berridge of Trinidad & Tobago passed on June 2, 2021.   - He was one of Trinidad and Tobago's greatest musicians. In addition, he was a former arranger of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra.  see more -- Born - Feb

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Schedule of events for A Taste of Carnival 2022

Schedule of events for A Taste of Carnival 2022

Please note that still to be confirmed, are details of Tobago's Pan Events - and overall, some dates may change based on exigent circumstances.

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When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to panist  Ke Shari J'knysa Caesar

Happy Birthday to Ke Shari J'knysa Caesar

December 26th

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When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to journalist, educator and renown poet Mervyn Taylor

Happy Birthday to Mervyn Taylor

December 18th

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Historic Day for Barbados Celebrated with Steelpan Instrument

Pride of Nationhood: Declaration of the Republic and Installation of the President of Barbados

Fireworks peppered the sky at midnight as Barbados officially became a republic, with screens set up across the island so people could watch the event that

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Remembering Some of Those In Pan We’ve Lost in 2021 - Composer & arranger James Alexander Leyden III

Remembering Some of Those In Pan We’ve Lost in 2021 - Composer & arranger James Alexander Leyden III

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WST Reboot - New York Times: remembers the late great Clive Bradley

NY Times National Edition - "Clive Bradley, whose arrangements for steel-drum orchestras in Trinidad and New York City won championships from 1970 to 2005, died on Saturday in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He was 69..

..Mr. Bradley was one of the most sk

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Calypso band returns with ‘Comeback Concert’

The The Humboldt State University Calypso Band has been part of HSU for more than three decades under the direction of its founder, Eugene Novotney. (Ryan Blake photo)

“The Comeback Concert” — featuring contemporary music for percussion performed b

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When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to panist and arranger Leeandro

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A Moment in Pan - Congrats to standout tuner Andy Niels

Andy Niels with daughter...

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THE CHOPPING BLOCK CLEAR D AIR Feat( Dane, Heranadez and Mandez)

THE CHOPPING BLOCK CLEAR D AIR Feat( Dane, Heranadez and Mandez)

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Chesterfield school marks musical end to Black History Month celebrations

Black History Month celebrations ended on a high note at a Chesterfield School last week as pupils broke up for half term

By Alana Roberts

Duckmanton Primary School Black History Month celebrations culminated on Friday with a range of workshops by t

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Billy Jean - Phase II Pan Groove - Len "Boogsie" Sharpe arranger

The date is April 16, 2005. The place is the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Trinidad - the home of the steelpan. The event is the annual Pan In The 21st Century competition produced by Pan Trinbago, the governing body of the steelbands. Pres

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Chronixx Steelpan Tribute - Tiajuana Hernandez

Chronixx Steelpan Cover- A Tribute for Chronixx's birthday.

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• Congratulations to panist & performing artist Tiajuana Hernandez on

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