Toronto, Canada - She fell in love with the steelpan instrument and the power of pan at an early age. She is a founding member of Pan Fantasy Steelband. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. - She has an acute understanding of the challenges that face the steelpan art form in Trinidad and Tobago if it is to remain relevant and at the forefront of the global steel
New York, USA - She says accent the positives. “We just all have to support each other and leave the jaded pessimist views alone and adopt an effective one.” Well mature beyond her years - Danielle Ed
Global - Gerome Bhola of Marabella in Southern Trinidad shared a few images from an old collection, relative to the world-famous Tripoli Steel Band participating in carnival in pre-1958 Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. The pictures were taken by his father
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. - No last name is needed for instant recognition in the world of Pan for “Natasha.” She is as equally humble as she is immensely talented. Destined for greatness - she is a musi
Brooklyn, New York, USA - Pan and soca featured prominently at this past weekend’s NBA (National Basketball Association) playoffs action in Brooklyn between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets. These were match-ups three and four in a ‘best of sev
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Ashley “Asho” “Dosh” George of Antigua’s Hells Gate Steel Orchestra who recently passed.
Ashley George,
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Global - Truth be told, the history of roycrosse very well authenticates the audacity of death.
On his infantry march through life, the renaissance artist left humanity behind on February 20, 2014, shrugging off cancer that ransack
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Illinois, USA - She is an old school triple threat like Anthony Williams, Ellie Mannette and Neville Jules who is unapologetically enchanted with the beauty, spirit and power of steelpan instrument an
New York, USA - “An unseasonably cold March Sunday evening was put on notice that the sounds of steel—and not the chilly weather—would hold court for a couple hours and dictate exactly what would warm the hearts of patrons who happened to be in the
China - A chance meeting has developed into an intense love affair with the steelpan instrument, art form and culture. As a member of Planet Pan of Maine and Exodus Steel Orchestra of Trinidad, Xiaoto
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- Members of Xalapa Steel Band of México were in Trinidad for the early part of the 2014 Panorama season, and took part in the preliminaries with Valley Harps Steel Orchestra led by Michelle Huggins-Watts. Eight members, six of them players,
New York, USA - There is very little that When Steel Talks can say about NYU Steel that we haven’t already said over the years since its inception in 2007 - except maybe, mission accomplished.
Born out of the vision of NYU percussion department cha
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United Kingdom - From Panorama player to music educator - she has experienced all aspects of the Pan up close and personal. Performer, arranger, and now director - the steelpan instrument is in her b
An exclusive WST interview with Panorama arranger, recording and performing artist Andy Narell
“...You ask if I want to win Panorama. In its present form, I would have to say it doesn’t interest me at all. I would however like to be able to play
Trinidad & Tobago- From child to adult, the steelpan instrument has been a constant love and comrade. Her love for the instrument is profound. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Julie Wi
Global - Panorama arranger Liam Teague gives a special insight into the journey as he leads Silver Stars Steel Orchestra into the finals of the prestigious Trinidad and Tobago 2014 Panorama music competition. Recognized as a child prodigy, Teague ha
Illinois, USA - Beauty, talent, intellect. We know, you’ve heard this all before. But is it again true? Absolutely!
On Wednesday night When Steel Talks (WST) was afforded the opportunity to watch and listen to panist Josanne Francis via a live inte
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Global - The steel orchestras of Trinidad & Tobago continue to check in with When Steel Talks regarding their respective tunes of choice for the 2014 Panorama season.
