New York, New York -This is a magnificent music story that is so much more. It is a story about the human condition that allows one to grow, overcome, provide opportunity and affect change on a community.
The New Visionaries Pan Foundation express and extend our heartiest congratulations to Mia Gormandy, Belmont Girl, SJC POS alumnus, Trinidad All Stars member,[currently enrolled at Florida State University]on the receipt of the award of the Howard Ma
New York, USA - He was smitten by the steelpan instrument at the very early age of eight when he first encountered this Caribbean beauty called Pan in The Bahamas. And similar to countless others, whose hearts have been pierced by the intoxicating so
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Neville Jules turned 82 (91 in 2018) last week. At the Duke Street panyard, even the young players call him Cap. They see him around Hell Yard, a shrine to pan, but can’t fully fathom his weight. Founder of Trinidad All Star
Are we supposed to sit be quiet and play like we don't remember that an election was supposed to be held around this time some 3-4yrs ago for the World Governing Body of Pan in the Mecca?
I find it ridiculous that pan people have to wait so long to h
Brooklyn, New York - In an unprecedented address to members of the New York steelpan community, Mr. William R. Howard (more familiarly known as Mr. Bill Howard), president of WIADCA (West Indian American Day Carnival Association) - expressed regret
Can Anyone Say for Sure Who is the First Man to Bring and Beat an Iron/ Car Wheel Hub into a Steel band to be used as Rhythm, which is still used Today?
I've seen no official pictures of NY Panorama anywhere. So without WST at the Panorama we have nothing. USSA you dropped the ball. It was your responsibility to make sure WST was there. Who is looking out for the interest of pan.
Brooklyn, New York - After 46 years of coverage of the annual West Indian American Day Carnival Association's [WIADCA] annual festivities in Brooklyn, in an un-precedented action, the organizers required media indiv
New York, USA - A funny thing happened to When Steel Talks (WST) on our way to the annual coverage of the 2014 New York Panorama this year. WST unexpectedly became part of the story. Not that WST was seeking, or in need of - “street cred” within the
London, UK - Leroy Clarke made history back on August 23 when his arrangement of “Pan in the Atmosphere” led Real Steel to win the coveted title of ‘UK National Panorama Champions’ for the Notting Hill Carnival for the third successive year.
New York, USA - The lineup of activities for the 2014 Labor Day weekend West Indian Carnival is history. And, like a couple of years ago when we were constrained to make scathing reference to the appearance in the Eastern Parkway parade of a few fem
New York, USA - D’Radoes Steel Orchestra led by the affable Junior “Mann” Samuel, taught its other ten fellow competitors a musical lesson and in so doing delivered a “Spankin’,” the effects of which will be felt for a full twelve months - that is,
New York, New York - This is a magnificent music story that is so much more. It is a story about the human condition that allows one to grow, overcome, provide opportunity and affect change on a community.
New York, USA - He was smitten by the steelpan instrument at the very early age of eight when he first encountered this Caribbean beauty called Pan in The Bahamas. And similar to countless others, whose hearts have been pierced by the intoxicating so
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Neville Jules turned 82 (91 in 2018) last week. At the Duke Street panyard, even the young players call him Cap. They see him around Hell Yard, a shrine to pan, but can’t fully fathom his weight. Founder of Trinidad All Star
