In Memoriam of James “Jimmy” Leyden - founder of Calliope′s Children Steel Orchestra

In Memoriam of James “Jimmy” Leyden - founder of Calliope′s Children Steel Orchestra

by Dr. Daniel Harrison

A When Steel Talks Exclusive

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...When I joined for the 1974–75 school year, Jimmy was rehearsing

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The Islamic Leader Who Tried to Overthrow Trinidad Has Mellowed… a Little

by Gold - Vice.com

When I arrive to meet Bakr at Jaamat’s sprawling headquarters on the outskirts of Port of Spain, a three-year Commission of Enquiry into the 1990 coup has just been completed. Bakr refused

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Meet Astor Johnson - Humming Bird Medal Gold Awardee - Founder of The Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theatre of Trinidad & Tobago, and more  - UpClose!

When Steel Talks

a Von Martin Interview

Global - “....I see the pan music as any other form. I have worked with a little with Earl Rodney and some of “Boogsie” Sharpe′s music as well - I find them very progressive - very lending towards dance movem

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Pan Rebels Steel Orchestra 1995 Panyard

Kings Theatre (formerly the Lowes Kings Theatre) and the iconic (Brooklyn) Sears parking lot

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CASYM Steel Orchestra - 2014 Brooklyn Panyard - Then and Now - The Disappearing Panyards of Brooklyn

In 2014 CASYM Steel Orchestra's Brooklyn panyard was located in an empty lot at 190 Lenox Ave. Today that same lot is now known as The Ballgreen Complex.

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Kes The Band Live in New York | IzWE Concert 2021

Watch soca stars Kes the Band perform live for 9,500 fans in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NYC on Labor Day Monday 2021! Featuring special guests Iwer George, Voice, Patrice Roberts, Teddyson John, Nailah Blackman, Ravi B, Nadia Batson, Etienne Charles,

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Over 100,000 steelpan music lovers under a WST pan groove...

Steelpan Music and Culture... No Apology, No compromise... 24-7

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A Moment in Pan -- Happy Birthday Dr. Baldwin Spencer - former prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda

A Moment in Pan -- Happy Birthday Dr. Baldwin Spencer - former prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda

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Trumpeter Etienne Charles and his Creole Soul band bring blend of styles to jazz fest

Duante Beddingfield - Detroit Free Press

Charles was born into a musical family.

“My father played in a steel band and was a DJ,” he said, “and my mother came from a musical family and played records all the time. So there was always music in the ho

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Trinidad and Tobago/US My Home pan video collab for Independence

Newsday - Julien Neaves

Etienne Charles conducting the band during the recording session. - Courtesy Maria Nunes

Veteran pan composer Mark Loquan has partnered with musician Etienne Charles, photographer Maria Nunes, and a US team for a video proje

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Mark Loquan & Etienne Charles -"My Home", a gift for Trinidad and Tobago, Independence Day 2021

“My Home”
Shaping the future through our individual actions.

Music, Lyrics & Executive Producer - Mark Loquan
Arranger, Conductor & Producer - Etienne Charles
Associate Producer & Director of Photography - Maria Nunes

Filmed in:
Port of Spain, Trin

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Congratulations to panists Kianna Carrington-Dover and Keifer Dover on their marriage

When Steel Talks extends our sincere congratulations to two of our favorite New York Panists. 

Kianna Carrington-Dover and Keifer Dover

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Trinidad Carnival 2022: To Be Or Not To Be? A Q&A With The Trinidad And Tobago Promoters Association

Forbes

Baz Dreisinger Contributor Lifestyle

What’s the opposite of a global pandemic?

Trinidad Carnival.

The ultimate life-affirming ritual, a celebration of freedom in its most distilled sense, the Caribbean’s largest Carnival has of course been on

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“Shut-up and play yur pan” is not part of his DNA.- Meet Gregory Lindsay - Manager, Administrator, Panist - Up-Close!

“In my opinion, they are not represented as well as they ought to be. There is no Musician’s Union in this Republic, even though there are prominent examples in other jurisdictions. Accordingly, players are always left hanging out to dry; then, orche

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Condolences to the family and friends of the great Ron Berridge on his passing

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of the late great Ron Berridge. He was one of Trinidad and Tobago's greatest musicians. In addition he was one of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra's former arrangers, introduced to the band b

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St. Kitts Welcomes First Cruise Ship Since Pre-Pandemic

Brimstone Hill fortress on St. Kitts (Photo via St. Kitts Tourism Authority)

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Happy Birthday to Champion arranger Khan Cordice

When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, composer, performing artist and arranger Khan Cordice.

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Navajo Nation Youth Perform with the Steelpan at Smithsonian

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Professor Daniel Harrison remembers Jimmy Leyden - founder of Calliope′s Children Steel Orchestra

A When Steel Talks Exclusive

by Professor Daniel Harrison

Connecticut, USA - ....I attended a Calliope’s Children rehearsal one August evening, and Jimmy put me on a set of four basses to watch and learn from the two bass-pan players: his son, Keith

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Remembering - Claudette Baptiste - Founder of Women in Steel

by Colette Baptiste

Global - Claudette Baptiste was born to Yvonne and Ruthven Callendar in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. She married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life Saint Aubyn Charles Baptiste. In this union, Claudette was b

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