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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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Commancheros Steel Orchestra captures Grenada 2016 National Panorama Title

St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - A slate of nine steel orchestras vied for the title of Grenada’s national Panorama champion for 2016. Commancheros Steel Orchestra turned the musical tables on Angel Harps (who beat them into second place last year) and

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Hail Halcyon! 2016 Antigua & Barbuda Panorama Champions, with first-time champion arranger Devon Bachelor - RESULTS

St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Currently celebrating forty-five years in existence, Halcyon Steel Orchestra added to that milestone with another glorious one - that of 2016 Panorama champions, clinching the title for the thirteenth time in its

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Sion Hill Steel Orchestra and Arranger Seion Gomez Recapture Vincy Panorama Title in 2016

Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines  - For the 2016 St. Vincent and The Grenadines Panorama competition, the number of participating steel orchestras declined another year; only five bands – Starlift, South East, Symphonix, Sion Hill and Elite (i

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A Special Place, A Special Moment - St. Margaret's Boys Steel Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

New York, USA - Vēnērunt, vīdērunt, vīcērunt - They came, they saw, they conquered. Looking back a little over one year ago, it was indeed by the fifth thunderous standing ovation any doubt the organizers of this historic event may have had about th

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Revisiting -- Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus - History of Carnival

Global - Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus is 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. When Steel Talks (WS

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A Win for Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts, Community and Pan - East Flatbush Community Pushback stops City land-grab and immoral intentions...

Global - Recently it was announced in the New York Daily News that the city of New York under the auspices of the DOE (Department of Education) has withdrawn its own proposal to place students from an Uncommon Kings Collegiate Charter elementary sc

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Casablanca Steel Orchestra - Steelband History

Global - The legendary names of Oscar “Bogart” Pyle, Ormond “Patsy” Haynes, Arthur “Art” De Coteau and Anthony Prospect will forever be linked to Casablanca Steel Orchestra. In December 1983 Casablanca journeyed to the USA and performed at the Broo

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Hueloy - Cultural Promoter - Steelband History

by Doris Green

Global - He is a steelpan music icon, respected, award-wining, and a global ambassador of the steelpan art form. In addition, he is a founding member of the champion Harmonites Steel Orchestra of Trinidad and Tobago. When Steel Talks

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Orman “Patsy” Haynes - Professor Of Steel Band Music - Steelband History

Global - Orman “Patsy” Haynes from Casablanca Steel Orchestra is simply one of the all-time greats of Pan. When Steel Talks (WST) spotlights Orman “Patsy” Haynes as we revisit his 1985 interview with academic, journalist, historian, and cultural an

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San City Steel Symphony Sings Sad Song - Wall falling on steelpan instruments latest in tale of woe

San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Usually, San City Steel Symphony housed on Carib Street in the city of San Fernando, south Trinidad is in the business of making sweet music. And that skill set saw the band coming in second in the country’s 2

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Revisiting - Herman Johnston - The Johnston Fantastic Symphony Steel Orchestra - Steelband History

Global - He is one of the central figures in the history of the steelpan instrument and art form. He was a legendary performer, musician, innovator and leader in the Golden age of Pan. In addition, he is a founding member of the champion North Stars

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