Carols and Classics in Steel | Moods Pan Groove in Concert 1995 | Manhattan Center New York

New York, New York, USA - A very special holiday music concert at the Manhattan Center in New York, New York featuring - Moods Pan Groove, The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus, with special guests - Anne Fridal, Earl Brooks, Juliet Davilar, Robert Gree

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'twas the night before J'ouvert....

'Twas the night before Jouvert

. . . and all through the yard,

no bomb tune was missing, no arrangement too hard.

The racks and the pans were made ready with care,

In hopes that St. Bradley soon would be there.

The panmen were nestled all snug

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Actually, they made a record, did Winifred Atwell

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Up close!
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Remembering Ralph... by Etienne Charles

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Reboot -- Remembering the passing of Ralph MacDonald

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How an Impossible Steel Drum Gets Built

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Five years ago, Josh Quillen, a member of Sō Percussion, a Brooklyn-based music ensemble, spoke with a maker and tuner of steel drums named Kyle Dunleavy about building a potentially unworkable design. Musical ste

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published with the expressed permission of the author
(Originally published in the Sunday Express)

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Carols and Classics in Steel | Moods Pan Groove in Concert 1995 | Manhattan Center New York

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“....I love to teach. That feeling of accomplishment you get when your student excels solidifies why I love it so much. But on the other hand, something about the lights that hit you while you are on st

Incredibly sad to learn of Ralph MacDonald’s passing in the early hours of this morning (December 18, 2011)!! When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ralph. He was a true friend, fan and ardent supporter of Whe

“She is one of the world’s foremost experts, educators and promoters of the steelpan instrument. Her name is synonymous with inspiring and guiding young musicians to achievement, greatness and academic excellence. When Steel Talks caught Dr. Dawn B

“It is very challenging juggling the different roles as a house-wife, mom, and musician. For example, sometimes I might be practicing at the pan yard while at the same time worrying about the

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“At age 25 I will be a first time, female arranger on a National Panorama stage and I want that to inspire other women to take that leap….it is humbling and a great burden at the same time. I am ready for the challenge. ”

She is an educator, perform

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Meet Anesha Carbon United Kingdom

Note: this page contains paid content.

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How a dragon and a butterfly made it historic

Meet Anesha Carbon
United Kingdom