It's panorama time in NY... here we are, a few weeks until August, bands are having launches and curry-ques... yet we're hearing very little about the upcoming panorama... what's up? I'm now hearing rumors (keep in mind I said, RUMORS) of bands boyco
Read more…As might be remembered during the seventies, eighties and nineties Silhouettes were known as one of the most powerful Steelbands on the road in Brooklyn, New York for the Labor Day carnival and also in the Greenwich Village Halloween parade. This yea
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October 29 (editor’s note this article was originally published in 1987) will mark two years since we bade farewell to Francis “Patsy” Haynes — a name of which a lot more of us should have been more keenly aware. A lot more of us shoul
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Trinidad & Tobago, W. I. - In July 2010 the Music Literacy Trust has now undertaken another bold initiative in community development by launching a music workshop with 7 primary schools and 1 secondary school in the heart of downtown Port-of-Spain.
Starlift Steel Orchestra -
Arranger Anise 'Halfers' Hadeed
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New York, USA - Yes, yes, yes... The musical “The Pan Man” is the real deal. Entertaining, educational, moving and provocative, this thought-provoking musical drama takes the audience on an enthralling, fantastic, authentic historical journey about
New York, USA - ....Recently, Pan Sonatas’ (formerly Sonatas) success and unwavering commitment to excellence were recognized when leader and president Mack Scott was one of four distinguished honorees recognized for Caribbean-American Heritage Mon
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - August 2010 will be a busy month for the steelpan and Pan Trinbago as the governing body observes Steelband Month “Total Local.” The celebration, in commemoration of the 18th Anniversary of the declaration of the Steelpan a
Interesting Steelband Facts and Trivia.
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| TRINIDAD ALL STARS : This band started in 1935 as the “Hell Yard Boys” They changed their name to “Second Fiddle” in 1936 They were also known as “Bad Behavior” In 1938, they changed th |
The Show Must Go On! - Power of the Steelpan
2010 Montreal International Steelpan Festival in Full Review
Quebec, Canada - The words “the show must go on” have never rung with more truth and urgency than with this year's Montreal International Stee
New York, USA - He is one of the better known faces on the New York steelpan music scene. A frontline player with the champion steel orchestra Pan Sonatas, and, one of the core members of its stage side, Ryan Joseph is additionally a member of the hi
Read more…Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra captures the hearts and minds of Montréal for F.I.S.M.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - With the results of two competitions now in hand, Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra closed out the 10th Annual Montreal International Ste
Trinidad and Tobago - Some of the world’s best and most renowned steel orchestras will be assembling in Trinidad and Tobago for command performances over two days as part of the NAPA Festival project.
Trinidad All Stars, Silver Stars, Phase II Pan G
Talking about Copper's day - he was something else as Trini's like to say. He was also the captain of the Angel Harps Steel Orchestra. In those days playing the steel pan was termed "beating pan" and it was a 'special group' of players that beat pan
Read more…When Steel Talks extends best wishes to steelpan innovator, leader and arranger Anthony Willams.
New York, USA - When Steel Talks was on the road, off on another steelpan-cuisine quest - this time the Curry-Que of reigning New York Panorama champions Pan Sonatas. The group is known for having the sweetest steelpan instruments in the tri-state ar
Read more…Arnold supports People’s Partnership
Tobago, W.I. - [Patrick] Arnold [former president of Pan Trinbago] told Tobago News, "This new government will be a big plus for the culture and arts of Trinidad and Tobago." He recalled "it was the last UNC gov
Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation steel orchestra organization is well-known for its music accomplishments; however the organization is also famous for its culinary masterpieces at its events.
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St. Lucia, W.I. - There will be no Panorama this year. Again! And one of the main reason, I understand is that money promised has not been paid for competition since 2008. I could not believe my ears. Can someone confirm for me, please? If this is i
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