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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Revisiting - Meet Yoshihiro Harada - Explorer, Pioneer, Panist, Composer, Arranger, Educator, Recording Artist and Band leader - UpClose!

Japan - Yoshihiro Harada heard and fell in love with the sound of the steelpan in the late 80s. That was all it took. For the rest of his life Harada and the steelpan would have an inseparable love affair.

He is one who believes in the power of the

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Who plays the steelpan on Talking Heads' 1977 song, "Uh-oh, Love Comes to Town"?

Does anyone know the answer to this mystery?

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Revisit- Meet Chantal Esdelle - Trinidad & Tobago - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“I am most proud about being the first female and youngest panist to win the Pan is Beautiful pan festival solo competition in 1992.”

“I am most saddened by the legacy of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade which obscures our ability to remember our good

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Meet Jenica Henry - New York, USA

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

New York, USA - “Set Goals, Stay Focused and don’t be afraid to fail (pressure can either bust pipes or make diamonds….and you, darling, are diamond material). Also don’t get caught up in changing who y

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Woman's Month -- A Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Their Voice, Their Life, Their Dreams, Their Passion, Their Story - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form Listen to Their Story, Their Voice, Their Life, Their Dreams - A Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

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Meet Megan-Leigh Langton-Attang - Trinidad & Tobago -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“To the young female panists reading this who are dreaming of becoming involved with the steelpan as a career I say, “Yes, please do. There is room for you.” I think the only limitations on steelpan start with the individual holding the views. Don’t

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Meet Dianne Ariel Whiteman - Trinidad & Tobago

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Meet Mahalia Thomas - Trinidad & Tobago - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“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 ways to better yourself and others you will truly enjoy life/the

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Meet Jryck Williams - Trinidad & Tobago - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

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Meet Ashley Gateson-Amankwah - United Kingdom

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“From my perspective I personally feel it (Panorama) is indeed a blessing. The people that I have met over the years, there is a likelihood I would never see again. I’ve got the chance to perform in fro

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THE FINAL NIGHT by Dalton Narine and Dr. Frances

  THE FINAL NIGHT (2)

by Dalton Narine and Dr. Frances

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Flowers bloom and die and bloom again. And thus was the Panorama reborn Saturday night, ten medium and ten large bands swaddled in a labor of love - the beauty of

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How to Stop Worrying About Duvone Stewart

BP Renegades Has a Feeling In Its Soul Like It Born Again

by Dalton Narine

I know a delusional man who thinks he’s witnessing from the front seat of his car a flamingo laughing at the antics of a clown.

But it’s just BP Renegades arranger Duvone Stew

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Pan and the future of work

by Wesley Gibbings

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - What do Panorama 2019 and the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) obsession with “the future of work” have in common? Everything. There he goes again, you say: “Pan–the greatest thing we do” and all

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