Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
“When I started college, I knew I wanted to be an ethnomusicologist and study music and culture as a career. I didn’t know what type of music I would specialize in. I was very inspired by my ethnomusico
Read more…There was no need for the lamb to lie down with the wolf. It was close, though. Who’s to say the low spark of steel band boys and girls wouldn’t have come into play, helping to render the Rama less a matter of entitlement and more so a festival that
Read more…Newtown Playboys Steel Symphony Wins Single Pan Title
Global - In the first title up for grabs in a Panorama season which appeared at times uncertain to come off in the land of pan, Newtown Playboys Steel Symphony became Single Pan champions as they
Read more…The group Jonathan Scales Fourchestra is about to embark on an intense tour over the next two months that will end with a month of performing in Indonesia. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, panist Jonathan Scales speaks about his upcom
Read more…A WST Special - By Dr. Lawrence Waldron -
Global - By the time the 1940 Bases for Destroyers agreement1 between the United States and Great Britain was finally enacted in 1941, World War II was in full swing. In this pact (which was actually signed
Read more…Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - To borrow a properly quip “Were you there?” If not, you missed an engaging event. One of three Pan Competitions held nationally, a staple in our creative arts and entertainment calendar. Seven steelbands, performing Christ
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Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. - In what can only be described as a total lack of confidence in Pan Trinbago to represent the interests of the players of the steelpan instrument - the players themselves have decided to take matters into their own hands.
Read more…“...the place for great steelpan music performances”
Brooklyn, New York, USA - There is no shortage of great clubs that feature live music from outstanding performing musicians in New York. And in this regard the Trendz night club is well on its way
In addition, to the great performances there was an added bonus of a pre-concert talk that was both educational and engaging that featured a panel consisting of Frankie McIntosh - piano, Garvin Blake - steelpan, Étienne Charles - trumpet and David
Read more…By Collins Jackman
Global - In response to a comment made by a guest at this website about tempo, saying that the trend of today sanctions steelbands to play at a fast tempo, I think that playing a piece
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings, today, November 5 - to panist, tuner and inventor Ellie Mannette.
Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus was an intellect, scholar and gentleman whose name is synonymous with excellence and integrity. This charismatic figure and former UN Ambassador is also one of the great historians of the Caribbean.
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: A look at the 2016 Brooklyn J’Ouvert Celebrations
New York, USA - 2016 Brooklyn J’Ouvert was tremendous, loving, fun-sharing - and it was an exhilarating joyous event pricked by heartbreaking tragedy. Two young lives
Global - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Desperadoes Steel Orchestra elder statesman, Matthew Cox, speaks on this legendary and world-renowned music organization from Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago.
In addition, Cox gives insight
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New York, USA - There were no rookies in New York Panorama 2016 when it comes to expectations wi
Read more…Duvone Stewart Winning Arranger
London, U.K. - An event for the people, by the people, and showcasing The People. That about describes the annual UK Panorama which unfolds annually in London. People madly passionate about the Steelpan art form - pl
When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Ebony Steelband on their 2016 UK Panorama Championship
Video by Steel Pan Trust
Read more…The ‘eyes’ tell the story of an outstanding performance by panist
New York, USA - Leon “Foster” Thomas is the consummate artist. He has and continues to deliver the trifecta of the performing arts (create, perform and record) with distinction.
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