London, U.K.- An event for the people, by the people, and showcasing The People. That about describes the annual UK Panorama which unfolds annually in London. People madly passionate about the Steelpan art form - pl
St. George’s, Grenada, W.I.- A slate of nine steel orchestras vied for the title of Grenada’s national Panorama champion for 2016. Commancheros Steel Orchestra turned the musical tables on Angel Harps (who beat them into second place last year) and
St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda, W.I.- Currently celebrating forty-five years in existence, Halcyon Steel Orchestra added to that milestone with another glorious one - that of 2016 Panorama champions, clinching the title for the thirteenth time in its
St. Lucia, W.I. -With a complement of 73 players Laborie Steel Orchestra dethroned the perennial champs and favorites, heavyweight Pantime Steel Orchestra when the former were judged the 2016 St. Lucia National Panorama champions. Laborie perf
Inquiring minds would like to know if it is true that pan players have yet to receive pay for their participation in Trinidad and Tobago's Panorama 2016?
I used the term "Caribbean pitfalls" in recording PAN MUSIC on this forum recently and I was challenged to define the term. Almost in a way as if I did not have support for my statement. Many times I have said on this forum that I am here mainly to a
Looks like now is the time for a new assessment and review...
The Music Industry in Trinidad and Tobago By: Ralph Henry Kairi Consultants Limited 14 Cochrane Street, Tunapuna, Trinidad, WI Email: rmhenry@wow.net Website: www.kairi.com Alvin Daniel
Although Claude is suffering from the concussion Lebron and company gave him in game 6, he does raise an interesting point. Why do we spend so much time in the past when talking about Pan music and experiences? This is not something that is locked in
I well understand FIXATIONS!!! But, LORD, this is WAY TOO MUCH. The WINDSHIELD in your car is about 80% larger than your REAR VIEW MIRROR and you spend less than FIVE PERCENT of your time looking into the REAR VIEW MIRROR when you are driving. Why? B
On 91.9 FM steelband show last night a caller called in and said PANS long ago used to sound better and the best basses were DESPERS. The host asked who am I speaking to and the caller said BOOGSIE man, BOOGSIE SHARPE. and the host said BOOGSIE man.
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago President Keith Diaz has renewed calls for a local masters degree programme in steelpan as people are learning Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument in other countries.
I am really pleased to announce the launch of my new CD! Named after Lord Kitchener’s calypso celebration of the flame-haired ladies, the album demonstrates the ample capabilities of the pan for versatility, and for musical and emotional expression.