New York - They came with questions seeking answers, clarity and direction. Moreover, they wanted a clear explanation as to what were the benefits to their continued participation. In addition, they asked “what was going to be different?” They wanted
Read more…Oberlin, Ohio - Oberlin Steel is a student-run steelband from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. Currently led by musical directors Zeke Runyon and Zach Diamond, Oberlin Steel was formed in 1980 and known as the Oberlin Can Consortium until 2001. T
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An Interview with E-Pan Inventor Salmon Cupid
E-Pan TenorGlobal - The steelpan is the only acoustical instrument invented in the twentieth century. And arguably and similarly, the synthesizer is another major development in the music arena. Salmon E
New York - Enlightening, passionate, humorous, controversial, intense, confrontational, educational, emotional and engaging are just some of the words among many others that can be used to describe the forum "Examining the Roots of Steel Band Activit
When Steel Talks extends best wishes to song writer, performing artist and producer Edwin "Crazy" Ayoung on his birthday. Crazy is one the all time great. In addition he had a banner year in 2010.
Have a great one.
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To the community at large, United States Steelband Association Inc. (USSA) is hosting a "PAN SOLIDARITY FORUM" on Saturday March 20th, 2010 4pm to 6pm at IS 68 956 E82nd Street between Avenue J and Flatlands Blvd.
We attempted to do this last week,
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Pasadena, Texas - The Central campus’ choir and steel drum band will combine forces for the world premier of “In the Shadows of the Forest,” a pioneer work exclusively composed for steel band and choir. The concert, which is free and open to the pub
Ladies of Steelpan At The University of Cambridge United Kingdom - The University of Cambridge is the second oldest university in England and the fourth oldest in Europe. Cambridge is consistently ranked in the world's top five universities and plac
Nerlin Taitt passed away on January 20th.
Of all the Pan Pioneers discussed on this forum,he seems to have been forgotten.
Nerlin Taitt was a champion pan soloist and steelband pioneer and
innovator in South Trinidad in the 1950' and 60's who was a
Global - The inventor of the G-Pan Dr. Brian Copland in this exclusive 2010 When Steel Talks (WST) interview, moves to explain some of the misconceptions about the instrument and moreover it's importance to the future development of steelpan movement
Read more…Global - Widely-followed and much-loved Trinidad & Tobago WACK 90.1 fm radio presenter, David “DJ Heshimu” Graham, is facing extremely severe health challenges, and is in immediate need of love, prayers, and - most of all - financial support. Funds a
Read more…Experience Panorama Finals 2010 featuring Medium and Large Bands. Feel the rhythm and enjoy the arrangements of musical maestros from the ultimate 20th century invention of the steelpan.
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By: Dr. Jeannine Remy -- ( judges comments also included )
Trinidad and Tobago - The entire 2010 Panorama season was kicked off in the south on Coffee Street in San Fernando on January 15th with a preliminary competition for single pan bands. Only o
Global - It’s been two years to the day since the passing of Steelpan Pioneer and Historian Oscar Pile. He was also the leader of the famed Casablanca Steel Orchestra.
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Global - ....Bad lighting, bad editing, bad audio and a host of other production issues. Maybe it is time that Pan Trinbago step back and review the products that are released in its name. In a forum thread that was supposed to be focused on the ava
Global - Happy Birthday to the legendary steelband music arranger Dr. Jit Samaroo of Renegades Steel Orchestra fame. The nine-time panorama champion arranger is responsible for some of the most memorable steelband panorama music pieces of all time.
