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
Read more…Steelpan Educator Martin Albino receives prestigious Moulin D’or 2010 Award
Steelpan educator and award recipient Martin AlbinoLa Salle, Montreal, Canada - The Moulin D’or (Golden Mill) is an award given by the city of La Salle to outstanding citi
An Exclusive with Steelband Arranger Jeannine Remy
Winning Arranger for 2010 Pan in the 21st Century
Arranger Jeannine RemyTrinidad & Tobago, W. I. - Recently, Dr. Remy, as arranger, captured the sought-after 2010 Pan in the 21st Century title with
Sforzata wins Pan in the 21st Century
Sforzata Steel Orchestra under the musical direction of Dr. Jeannine
Remy captured both the imagination of the crowd and judges, as well as
the 2010 Pan in the 21st Century steelband music competition title and
TT
Hi folks;
If everything goes as planned you will be able to see
2010 Pan in the 21st Century Finals
right here on WST tonight. The delayed broadcast is expected to begin at 10:00pm est.
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Twelve (12) bands, eleven from Trinidad and one from Tobago, including
last year's winner Skiffle Bunch will perform a tune of choice from the
21st century world beat repertoire from 2000 and beyond.
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Trinidad, W.I. -Local artistes will become multi-millionaires under a United National Congress (UNC) government as Kamla Persad-Bissessar pledged yesterday that were she to become prime minister, the first prize for major competitions such as Soca Mo
Read more…Happy Twentieth Birthday, Andre! From the folks at Basement Recordings, and WST!
Andre has arranged for ADLIB Steel Orchestra - New York; Mangrove Steel Orchestra - London; Sforzata Steel Orchestra - Trinidad.
The youngest champion steel orchest
Read more…My band, the Sun Kings Caribbean Party Band has a gig in Wallingford Connecticut June 26. It's a restaurant gig, so the money is not large, but the fun is. We cover the spectrum from steel pan classics, soca, reggae, and beyond. Our panist can't play
Read more…Will the change in the Trinidad and Tobago government influence the arts, cultural programs, organizations and initiatives on the twin island? What does this mean, if anything, for pan in Trinidad and Tobago? What would you like to see happen?
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Trinidad and Tobago - Alyson Brown MBM and Hugh Borde are this year’s WeBeat Honorees. The two individuals, no strangers to St. James, will be celebrated at the annual Honorees’ Dinner hosted by the St. James Community Improvement Committee at the Li
PANORAMA's INEFFICIENT JUDGING
2009 & 2010
NYC.
THE DESTRUCTION OF PANORAMA 2009 & 2010 BY THE JUDGES & PAN TRINBAGO’S INEFFICIENT ADMINISTRATORS:
My Question Is: WHAT IS THE POINT SYSTEM OR CRITERIA YOU USE TO JUDGE PANORAMA?
FOR SOMETIME IT HAS
Read more…Government gets patent for G-pan
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Thursday, May 20 2010
TT has been given patent approval for the G-pan and this is expected to reap benefits for the country as inventor. This was disclosed by Prime Minister Patrick Manning dur
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