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D’Radoes Steel Orchestra - “Cyah Behave” - (‘Cool Down’ version - VIDEO)

Terrance “BJ” Marcelle - Arranger

Brooklyn, New York, USA - D’Radoes Steel Orchestra was one of five which went to the 2026 New York Panorama with the

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New York 2026 Panorama Results - Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra, Arranger André White Triumph

New York, USA - It was a historic night for Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra in the 2026 New York Panorama held at the car pa

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2026 UK National Panorama Results - They’re Back! Ebony Steelband Wins 25th Title with Ojay Richards at the Helm

 

London, England, U.K. -  ‘Good behavior’ was not a requirement, which was a good thing as the tune of choice was Cyah Behave, where only a very good musical arrangement for steelpan, and its

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The Pan Invasion of Times Square

 

New York, USA -  A hot and humid afternoon was the setting for the sounds of steel on Sunday August 9 in celebration of August as Steelband Month, and more specifically August 11 as W

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Grenada Panorama 2026 Results - New Dimension Steel Orchestra Takes Title

 

St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - New Dimension Steel Orchestra clinched the 2026 national Senior Panorama title with its performance of Cordel Byam’s arrangement of ‘I Got

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Antigua Panorama 2026 Results: Hells Gate Steel Orchestra Victorious - But What About Bands Four Through Eight?

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The bands with their musicians showed up and showed out - the fruits of their weeks, even months, of musical labor in

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2026 National Junior Panorama Results - Finals: Invaders Youth Steel Orchestra and St. Francois Valley Stars take Championships, Trophies

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - St. Francois Valley Stars and Invaders Youth Steel Orchestra laid claim to the championship titles and trophies in their respective categories, in the Trinidad and Tobago 2026 National Junior

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The Mighty Sparrow and Lord Kitchener Reimagined through The Garvin Blake Quartet

Brooklyn, New York, USA - On an evening between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Khalabash Productions gave the New York audience a musical treat - a heavy dose of history, some unknown facts, education and entertai

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Eruption Steel Orchestra’s 3rd Annual Christmas Concert - A Joy to the World, Heart and Soul

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PanAlley Steel Orchestra - in Pictures 2025

Brooklyn, New York, USA - In pictures and audio, Basement Recordings documents PanAlley Steel Orchestra founded by New York steelband music veteran Travis Roberts. This first-ever Panorama for the band featured a music coll

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D’Radoes Steel Orchestra - “Jamtown” - (‘Tempo’ version - VIDEO)

Terrance “BJ” Marcelle - Arranger

Brooklyn, New York, USA - Champion arranger Terrance “BJ” Marcelle returned to the D’Radoes Steel Orchestra fold this season, and collaborated with them as they performed his arrangement of “Jamtown” for the 2025 Ne

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New York 2025 Panorama Results - It’s Title #2 for Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra

New York, USA - Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra ably defended its 2024 championship by taking a consecutive title in the 2025 New York Panorama. Playing in the penultimate position of the eight competing steel orchestras - the band affectionately know

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UK 2025 Panorama Results - Title #13 for Mangrove Steelband with arranger André White

London, England, U.K. - It is title number thirteen for 2025 UK National Panorama champion Mangrove Steelband, led by its arranger André White. The sweetness of the band’s performance of his arran

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Clara Tsai’s Social Justice Fund uplifts community and culture via Counterpoint: Brooklyn Steel Pan Fête

New York, USA - ....Couldn’t resist the urge to shake a leg as the Labor Day weekend closes in? Check. Stage sides of steel orchestras Erupti

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The Sounds of NYU Steel directed by Dr. Kendall K. Williams

New Staging, New Chapter, New Path Forward

 

New York, USA - Before the scorching hot days of summer, was the cool and inviting springtime which was the backdrop for NYU (New York Univer

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Antigua Panorama 2025 Results - Hells Gate Steel Orchestra Reigns with 24th Championship - Arranger Khan Cordice notches 11th Triumph

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Panorama victory was sweet for Hells Gate Steel Orchestra in 2025, and especially so as the music organization is celebrating its eightieth anniversary. Together with resident champion arranger Khan Cordice, who now has his

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Vanessa Headley-Brewster, Champion Arranger - Metro Steel Orchestra’s Tony Joseph and musician Joshua Bedeau - UpClose!

Global - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, champion arranger Vanessa Headley-Brewster speaks on her musical journey, and her latest path - arranging for New York’s Metro Steel Orchestra. We also hear from Metro’s leader Anthony “Big

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Saint Lucia National Panorama 2025 Results - Pantime Steel Orchestra Triumphs with Terrance “BJ” Marcelle

 

Saint Lucia, W.I. - Periodical downpours of rain on Sunday July 13 did not stop the sounds of steel orchestras as they fervently served up respect

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Finals Large Band Results - Panorama 2025 - Exodus, Terrance “BJ” Marcelle Champs

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - They led all the way from the preliminaries, through the semi-finals and took home the championship title after final night competition. Exodus Steel Orchestra and arranger Terrance “BJ” Marcelle are champions in the large

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Results - 2025 LARGE Steel Orchestra Preliminaries - Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama

Global - Fifteen large steel orchestras completed their panyard preliminary judging on February 12....After the opening of score sheets, all bands move forward to the Sunday February 16 semi-finals....The grouping of fifteen includes the reigning c

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