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André White to drop a Steel Orchestra Version of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”

New York, USA - My-o, My, o-My. Hmm, hmm, hmm...

Earlier this week one of the When Steel Talks (WST) forum regulars (Bugs) made what may have seemed to most an odd request, to one of the world’s most brilliant steel orchestra music composer/arranger

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Meet Kerri-Ann Hyndman-Borris - Trinidad & Tobago

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “My vision for the instrument is to be able to capture the hearts of those who don’t understand and appreciate what pan is, what it’s about, and what it can do for us as a nati

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Meet Rheanne Edwards-Babb Trinidad & Tobago

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “The greatest challenge for this current generation is that there are too many distractions for them. Compared to when I started out, it’s a bit harder for this generation to

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Meet Crystalann Timothy - Trinidad & Tobago

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “....when I get behind those drums I’m already in performance mode (I just love it). Organising is really my thing, I take pride in doing what I have to do and what needs to be

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Meet Dr. Mia Gormandy-Benjamin - Panist, Composer, Arranger, Ethnomusicologist, Educator & Performing Artist - UpClose!

 Global -  Her passion for Pan is obviously without question. She developed a natural affinity for pan and music at a very early age. That love and passion has taken her to the heights of the arts and education. In an exclusive interview with When St

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Reboot -- Meet Bowie Sonnie Bowei of Nigeria -- Manufacturer, Pioneer, Panist, Arranger, Educator and Pan Ambassador - UpClose!

On what keeps his passion for the instrument going - Bowie Sonnie Bowei says:

“At first, it was the uniqueness of the instrument and the positive reactions on the faces of people who listen to pan for the first time. Now, it is the joy that it bring

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Happy Birthday to BRENDA HOSANG

When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings WST forum member Brenda Hosang.

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Revisited - International Focus on The New Musical Instrument of the Century

 Editor-in-Chief: Leslie Slater | Senior Associate/Executive Editor: Dalton Narine

Pan  magazine (the brain child of Dalton Narine and Les Slater) remains simply the finest steelpan music publication ever printed. Thanks again to Dalton Narine and

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The Story of Steelbands and the Steelband Art Form in St. Lucia

The history of Steel pan in Saint Lucia dates much farther back than Saint Lucia’s independence, even farther than many today can recall vividly enough to attribute its introduction to any one individual. However various names are almost always spoke

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Meet Gay Magnus - Jamaica

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Jamaica, W.I. - “Don’t be afraid to do what you love. There will always be the percentage that has something negative to say about what you do, but once focus on yourself, focus on positivity and find w

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Revisiting - Meet Mary Genis - United Kingdom

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Reading, England, UK - “Follow your dreams, be professional, organised and pleasant at all times.  Be the best you can be and surround yourself with talented people who share and understand your vision.

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Meet Angel Lawrie - Wisconsin, USA

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Wisconsin, USA - “With reference to using the steelpan instrument in working with those challenged by autism spectrum disorder and ADHD: “The steel drum is my number one choice of instrument with workin

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Meet Krystal George - Trinidad & Tobago

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “‘Pan before Band.’ For me that’s a slogan used after the Panorama competition is over (hahahaha). As panists we all want our bands to win. The good thing however is regardless

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Youths Capture the Heart of a Nation- A Comprehensive Review of the 2019 Trinidad & Tobago National Junior Panorama - Success! Who? What? Why? & How?

by WST

Guaico Presbyterian Steel Orchestra during their winning performance

The Honourable Anthony Garcia, Minister of Education followed, and who—while praising the art form, the event that would unfold throughout the day, and especially the young

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Meet Tressy Edwards - Trinidad & Tobago -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“Being a member of Phase II, it is very humbling yet proud for me. I love it there because we are all like family - everyone with their own personalities but we get along for one purpose. I love the rigorous practice sessions and just to acknowledge

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Meet Bria Blake - New York, USA

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

New York, USA - “When I was a child I participated in an African dance program. Also, on my father’s side of the family, they would have prayers and include drums. I grew to love drums and the sounds of

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Revisited - Meet Patrice Lewis-Lett - Trinidad & Tobago

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“There is a lack of real opportunity to showcase how dynamic and far-reaching the art form is. How many panists or bands fully function throughout the year? What about career opportunities beyond carniv

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Meet Demri Pelle - Antigua and Barbuda -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“So many bonds are formed in the panyard between people of all ages. There’s a deep sense of love each person shares for the artform, and that love is carried on stage. Those 8-10 minutes mean everything to me. Panorama is an experience  like no oth

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Meet Lin Tao 陶 霖 - Shanghai, China - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“I just found out it is a quite fun and interesting instrument with a very unique sound... Not many Chinese people saw or knew this instrument before, actually. My family and friends are very supportive with this new instrument I introduced to them.

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Complete Summary of Results of all Conventional Steel Orchestras - 2019 Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - At a glance and on a single page, access the comprehensive summary of results for the Small, Medium and Large conventional steel orchestras that participated in their respective categories in the 2019 Panorama.

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