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TIMES ARE CHANGING, "PERSONA NON GRATA" THROWN OUT
Kudos and a very special thank you are being extended by the members of the " Slate" referred to as the New Visionaries to those band delegates who decided to take up the mantle and speak out on behalf of Fair Treatment which must be given to all de
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Carnival 1975 - Trinidad and Tobago - By Nick DeWolf Photo Archive
port of spain, trinidad
february 1975
trinidad carnival
carib tokyo, steel drum orchestra
parade of bands, panorama 1975
queen's park savannah
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An Opportunity for Pan
by Wesley Gibbings
Provided by, and republished with, the expressed permission of: the Author
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Let’s face it, notwithstanding the severe difficulties currently being faced by the organisation with overall responsibility for t
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What the bands are playing for Panorama 2019 - Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Competition
Large Steel Orchestras
Tune of Choice - “Hookin Meh” - Arranger: Robert Greenidge
Tune of Choice - “Madness” - Arranger: Seion Gomez
Tune of Choice - “Iron Love
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MAKING STEELBANDS PROFITABLE.....
How can we do this? especially in the Mecca. Lets hear from the members that are accustom to reading what's going on in the Forum and remaining silent, this is important we, need comments from everybody.
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A father's son: a blood dynasty - by Sharmain Baboolal
His father, small as he was, held him by his neck and threatened him the day he declared that he wanted to arrange music too. Jit Samaroo did not give Amrit an easy passage into his world. He made him earn it because he knew it was no easy road. Nev
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Marcus Ash: The World of Pan Lovers is waiting for an update on the "State of the Corporation" from PRESIDENT BEVERLEY!!!
Marcus Ash: Looking like a PRO!
Since you are the ACTING PRO it is time for you to come on THE FORUM and give us some updates.
Sharmain Baboolal told her story and everybody flock around it and read!!! Duvone Stewart told his story and it got over 11
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Facing the siege of gentrification & up from the battle of a hostile charter school take-over, Meyer Levin School of the Performing Arts lives, breathes and remains a beacon of a community
Meyer Levin’s Steelband Program Shines at 2018 Winter Concert
From student to steelband teacher: Damany “Bob” James adds new chapter in musical career...
One of the steel orchestras of Meyer Levin performs during the 2018 Winter Concert
New York,
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DUVONE STEWART SPEAKS HIS MIND!!!
TO ALL THE MEMBERS IN THE PAST EXECUTIVE OF PAN TRINBAGO YOU KNOW YOURSELVES AND I AM NOT GOING TO CALL ANY NAMES BUT YOU KNOW YOURSELVES CLEARLY, THIS IS WHAT WE AS A MOVEMENT HAS TO FACE NOW: PAIN,PAIN AND MORE PAIN.
THE BAD
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Lord Superior (Andrew Marcano) has passed away
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of calypsonian, Lord Superior,
LORD SUPERIOR
aka BROTHER SUPERIOR
REAL NAME:Andrew Marcano
DATE OF BIRTH:1938PLACE OF BIRTH:Rio Claro,
TrinidadEDUCATION:(later)
CAREER:Frequently referr
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Meet Zakiya De Coteau Trinidad & Tobago - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Meet Zakiya De Coteau
Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “In 2016 I made history with Platinum All-Female Steel Orchestra by becoming the first all-female band to compete in the panorama competition. I also had the opportunity to experienc
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Herman Guppy “Brown” - A Legend
photo provided by Herman Guppy "Brown" Jr.
Herman Guppy “Brown”
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prevHerman Guppy “Brown” - Master Steelpan Tuner - born 30th November 1948 - died Thursday December 3rd 2015
Herman Guppy “Brown” is considered as one of the world's exce
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Remembering Erica Renaud - New York, USA - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
“I actually saw the magic of steel pan on Labor Day in Brooklyn in the early 1970s. In those times the steel bands came down Eastern Parkway. There was always the presence of JabJab which made me afraid
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Revisited -- Jean and Joe: Post-World War II Gender Relations at the Dawn of Sparrow’s Career
A WST Special - By Dr. Lawrence Waldron -
Global - By the time the 1940 Bases for Destroyers agreement1 between the United States and Great Britain was finally enacted in 1941, World War II was in full swing. In this pact (which was actually signed
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Meet Jovanka Williams - Guyana, S.A. - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Meet Jovanka Williams
Guyana, S.A.
Guyana, S.A. - “I love performing and entertaining people. Seeing the joy on their faces when we play is priceless. On the other hand, being able to educate the nation’s future and somehow play a part in the maint
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STEELBANDS WHICH HAVE PASSED
The New Visionaries Pan Foundation has in its possession a list of Two Hundred Plus Trinidad and Tobago Steelbands which have become defunct for various reasons. These steelbands existed as far back as the early 1940’s. This list was compiled by one
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New York's Pan Community Loses One Of It's High Profile Members
Brooklyn man fatally slashes longtime girlfriend in neck then tries to kill himself: cops
A 58-year-old Brooklyn man fatally slashed his longtime girlfriend in the neck early Tuesday, then turned the knife on himself in a failed suicide bid, officia
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