When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of music stand-out Raf Robertson.
I Think Its Very unfair that Arrangers Cant Arrange For More than One Band in any Category They Choose.
Tuners Can Tune For as Many Bands as They Please. Players Can Play for Any Bands they Want. Why Not Arrangers?
Read more…Every season I will comment on the lack of Pan in the tunes that people are making and calling them Pan tunes. Those who can't see what's wrong here are simply disrespectful to the Pan, we have heard all the arguments and still find that if you are c
Read more…Members of Hatters Steel Orchestra were deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of their lead Stage Side 4 Cello player, ‘Fat Man’ Luke, when the news came in at their Panorama practice on Wednesday night.
‘Fat Man’ Luke, a past Captain of the band
Read more…Although we knew we were walking into Pan Trinbago lion's Den we were not afraid. We started a race, we fought a good fight and now we have finished part one of the struggle.
We shall never surrender to bullying, disrespect to women, insults, unprof
Four (4) members of Pan Trinbago’s Central Executive were re-elected at the Organization’s Fifth Triennial Special Convention and Annual General Meeting at The Radisson, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, on Sunday.
They are Keith Diaz (President), Byron
Read more…WST has begun to post the recordings from this year's panyard sessions.
In addition to experiencing the stellar musicianship of the New York pan players, the recordings provide an opportunity for the listener to experience a deeper insight into the o
Read more…Congratulations to D'Radoes on your 2015 New York Panorama championship.
Basement 2015 Panyard Recordings
Tuesday September 1st:
Wednesday September 2nd:
29th August – National Panorama Championship Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road
| Orchestra | Tune | Video | Arranger | Manager | ||
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Croydon Steel Orchestra | Like Ah Boss | David Ijaduola | Paul D |
Pepe Francis is Chairman of the British Association of Steelbands
by Sharmain Baboolal Sunday, August 16 2015 - Trinidad & Tobago Newsday
Founding member and leader of London’s Ebony Steelband, Pepe Francis, says the International Conference on Pan
Read more…I have always maintained that Trinidad's Carnival has suffered in quality as steel-band participation in the carnival parade has diminished.
The most visible demonstration of this over the last few years is the fact that while rest of the carnival
Read more…Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra wins the inaugural International Panorama. They also win the first place prize of USD $250,000 and the “World Steel Pan Trophy” designed by Kemal Manickchand.
| Points | Prize |
| Position - Points | Name of Band | Tune of Choice | Arranger(s) |
| 1st - 286 | Angel Harps Steel Orchestra | Tune In Dey Rukung Ku Tun Tun | James Clarkson |
| 2nd - 273 | Commancheros Steel Orchestra | Tune In Dey Rukung Ku Tun Tun | Andre Greenidge |
| 3rd - 269 | New Dim |
Twenty four (24) steel orchestras from across the globe have registered to participate in the first ever International Panorama.
The bands, twelve (12) local and twelve (12) from the Caribbean, United States of America, Canada, France, Japan , will c
Read more…Grenada’s annual National Panorama competition showcases Angel Harps, New Dimension, Pan Lovers, Florida All Stars, Grand Roy Pan Angels, Rainbow City All Stars, Commancheros and Pan Ossia steel orchestras. Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: National Stadium St.
Read more…| Country | Band | Tune | Arranger | Leader | ||
| 1 |  |
Trinidad & Tobago | Arima Golden Symphony Steel Orchestra | Ah Feeling | Terrance “BJ” Marcelle | Vernon Morancie |
| 2 | |
Trinidad & Tobago | Renegades Steel Orchestra | Like Ah Boss | Duvon |
From August 5 to 7, Pan Trinbago and the ICP Secretariat present the first major International Conference on Pan. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Port of Spain. The Conference is open to the public with a nominal registration fee and
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