England, U.K. -Author James McGrath said to When Steel Talks “I'm especially keen to re-promote this piece at present, because a new, very long book on the Beatles has just been published - and, though it has its merits, it is very disappointing to
Edric Connor is primarily remembered by filmgoers as an actor for his work on screen during the last 15 years of his life, but the Trinidad-born singer also played a pivotal role in the introduction of what is now called worl
When Steel Talks (WST) extends condolences to Kiera Scanterbury, Magnus Scanterbury (Pan Ambassadors), family and friends – on the recent passing – July 28, 2019 - of Jennifer Scanterbury, aunt and sister respectively, and Pan Ambassadors’ band membe
He is called the Mozart of the steel pan, a legend, and a genius. And while all those things are true, the composer, arranger and teacher doesn’t brag.
He is humble and acknowledges that his talent was a gift from God.
The following are excerpts from an extensive blog by Jacob Edgar on Pan in Trinidad & Tobago. Depending on the perspective, even beginning with the very title “Panned in Trinidad” can be cause for pause – after all, ‘panned’ itself is a word which i
Congratulations to BSO on another "Pan Is Sweet" production.
Big-Up to all the performing talent, judges (Renee Panchita Ogiste, Leon Foster Thomas, Khuent Rose, Kenneth Joseph) and support staff and hosts Jessica Nosiles & Sheldon Hoyte. You were
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Panpodium is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019. Two decades ago, it was difficult to source information on the steelpan artform, but its global recognit
New York, USA - With enough music magic being generated at the Frederick Loewe Theater to make Harry Potter and his mates jealous, NYU Steel proceeded to turn the capacity audience into life long “Pan Jumbies.”
Driven by fans’ engagement with streaming – especially paid subscription audio streaming – digital revenues now account for more than half (58.9%) of the global recorded music market.
Total streaming revenues increased by 34.0%. By the end of 2018, t
Laura and Nigel chat with acclaimed jazz musician Etienne Charles from Trinidad and Tobago about how he built his international career. His forays into the business of music in the United States are examined to understand how building a
Global - Exactly eleven years ago (June 7, 2008) the steelpan music community lost one its finest musicians. Frank “Crawl” Findley of Desperadoes in Trinidad and D'Radoes in New York was simply poetry in motion. When Steel Talks remembers and salutes
Carnival TV - Meeting the Challenge of presenting Caribbean Entertainment and Events to the World
After years of unprofessionalism, bad products and lame excuses - Carnival TV stepped in and showed it could be done. In an exclusive interview the dir
