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2016 Moods of Pan - 25-A-Side Competition - A Spectator’s Perspective

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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Pan Trinbago in Firing Line of Pan Players - Boycott Threatened for Panorama 2017

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.

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Panist Iman Pascall Turns It Up Live at the Trendz Lounge

“...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

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A Discussion on Calypso Jazz and the State of Improvisation - at Brooklyn College

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

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Revisiting - Today's Steelband Tempo Too Fast or Too Slow?

An introspective and historical perspective

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

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Happy Birthday to master tuner Ellie Mannette

When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings, today, November 5 - to panist, tuner and inventor Ellie Mannette.

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When Steel Talks extends condolences to to the family and friends of Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus

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.

more from Dr. Stanislaus

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J’Ouvert is Not the problem, or a problem. It is the solution...

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

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Revisiting - Meet Damany James - Panist, Arranger, Educator & Percussionist - UpClose!

Meet Damany James - Panist, Arranger, Educator & Percussionist - UpClose!

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, the talented Damany James speaks on his love of the steelpan instrument and how it has impacted his musical life and experience

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Meet Matthew Cox - Desperadoes Elder, Panist, Mas Designer & Percussionist - UpClose!

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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So Your Band Got Jacked Up by the Sound System at NY Panorama 2016 -- You can’t blame WIADCA for that...

A NY Panorama Devil’s Tale - What happened to the accepted standards that were set a long time ago, for professional sound reinforcement and broadcast?

New York, USA - There were no rookies in New York Panorama 2016 when it comes to expectations wi

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Ebony Steelband Retains Title as UK Panorama Champs - 2016 UK Panorama Results

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

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Congratulations to Ebony Steelband UK 2016 Panorama Champions

When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Ebony Steelband on their 2016 UK Panorama Championship

Video by Steel Pan Trust

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Leon “Foster” Thomas and Crew Live at Club Bonafide - a Total “Metamorphosis”

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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Revisiting -- Meet Tristan Brewington-Japsi - Panist, Arranger & Percussionist - UpClose!

In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, panist extraordinaire Tristan Brewington-Japsi speaks on his love of the steelpan instrument and how it has impacted his musical life and future

New York, USA - Tristan; he is a valued member of Stee

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Plotagraph Pro impresses at PhotoPlus Expo 2016

Plotagraph Pro impresses at PhotoPlus Expo 2016

New York, USA - There are few events that are as vibrant, colorful, culturally transcending and historically relevant on a global scale, like the elements of Carnival (Costumes, Live Performances, Ste

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Despers USA Steel Orchestra - Band Launch 2016

The Youths Step Up

New York, USA - It’s one week away from the 2016 New York Panorama, and the steel orchestras are in the home stretch of preparations as they hone their musical chops in efforts to become the champion band. But just one week ago, D

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Basement 2016 Panyard Recording Schedule

Basement 2016 Panyard Recordings

Tuesday August 30^th:

• 8:30 p.m.- CrossFire Steel Orchestra     [DONE]         
  

 

Wednesday August 31^st:

Thursday September 1^st:

•  8:30 p.m. - CASYM Stee

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2016 UK National Panorama - order of appearance

EVENT	2016 UK National Panorama competition
DATE	Saturday 27 August 2016
VENUE	Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road, London W10
TIME	From 7.00 p.m.
JUDGES	Roger Saldina, Kenrick Noel and Audley Timothy (two further judges to be

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For New York Pan Stars Steel Orchestra - Age Is More Than Just A Number - Band Launch 2016

Moving to a different drum - A different beat - Demanding a different outcome

New York, USA - There is the common saying that ‘age is more than just a number’ and in the case of New York Pan Stars (NYPS) this is evidently quite true. NYPS is a relat

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