When Biting Insects and Fossils meet Pan: A Terminal Case of the Wrong People, in the Wrong Place, at the Wrong Time

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

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Meet Ebonites Steel Orchestra - Antigua 2014 National Panorama

THE EBONITES STEEL ORCHESTRA was formed in the lower Ottos area in the year 1974. For a couple of months, the band went without a real name. The first was Triolions, but a few of the members were not happy with it. First captain, Mr. Melvin Parks, ca

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Congratulations to Real Steel - 2014 UK Panorama Champions - 3 titles in a row!

Position - Points	Name of Band	Tune of Choice	Arrangers
1st  - 267	Real Steel   (video)	Pan In The Atmosphere	Leroy Clarke
2nd - 265	Metronomes Steel Orchestra  (video)	Carnival Tabanca	Anise ‘Halfers’ Hadeed
3rd  - 262	Mangrove Steelband   (vid

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For a Band of Steel-Pan Drummers, Summer Means Practice, Practice, Practice

The New York Times

New York, USA - Their racks of steel-pan drums strung together, the musicians of the Despers USA band trudged alongside as the entire operation — drum racks, stage, cooking tent, portable toilet — rolled down Washington Avenue in

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Panorama Steel band Competition To Showcase The Rich Musical Heritage Of Trinidad and Tobago

The Soul Of Miami

Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra Looks To Keep Coveted Title of Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band of The Year

Miami, Florida, USA -  The scintillating and pulsating music of the steel pan has always played a significant role in the

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Trinidad & Tobago Celebrates Steelband Month in August under Pan Trinbago

Global - Pan Trinbago’s Steelband Month will be celebrated in August with a host of events. The schedule of events dates from Sunday August 2 to Sunday September 1, 2014 inclusive. Some of those listed are organized by the steelband parent body and i

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Pan Trinbago hosts Annual Prize Distribution & Awards Function

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Sixty-six individuals and steel orchestras will receive awards in thirteen categories when Pan Trinbago Inc. hosts its Annual Prize Distribution & Awards Function. The event, which will be staged for the first time in South

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WIADCA's whopping $700 media fee creates controversy

Caribbean Life

by Vinette K. Pryce

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

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Andy Narell and Louis Mhlanga to Rock Botswanacraft

TheVoiceBW.com

Steel Pan and Guitar Night

Botswana - It’s a date. Friday 8^th August could go down as one of the best nights at Botswanacraft.

Oliver Mtukudzi and Ringo Madlingozi have produced some of the most memorable nights at the country’s best

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Passionate panist for August concert

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - He was dubbed “A Trinidad and Tobago Steel Pan virtuoso” at age 15 by adjudicator Dr Jessel Murray.
Richarde’ Bereaux found his passion at age six, when he began experimenting on the national ins

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St. Lucia 2014 Panorama Results - Pantime Steel Orchestra Takes Consecutive Championship Title

Gros Islet, St. Lucia, W.I. - drop such an overwhelming and commanding performance that the only thing in doubt is who is coming in second and/or third. Halfway through their performance, PanTime Steel Orchestra made it very clear there would not be

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Gala Concert Honors Legendary Grand Master Steelpan Builder & Tuner Anthony Williams Celebrating His 83rd Birthday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Steelpan pioneer Anthony Williams ORTT (Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago) will be celebrating his 83^rd birthday with a steelband concert in his honor. The gala event takes place at the St. James Amphitheatre, Weste

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Steelband Parades in St. James AND Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, for WeBeat 2014

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Eighteen steel orchestras will take to the Western Main Road, in St. James, Trinidad, on Sunday June 15^th in the Steelband Parade from 3:00 p.m. as WeBeat 2014 comes to a close.

Participating steel orchestras—the majority o

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The Codrington Pan Family Showcases Steelband Artform at Cubadisco 2014

Cuba - The Codrington Pan Family recently did the steelpan instrument and movement and their country proud with great performances in Cuba. It all began with their May 16th journey to the Caribbean island.

The ace music group participated in Cubadi

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Trinidad & Tobago 2014 Panorama Single Pan & Small Steel Orchestra Double-DVD on Sale

Global -  Steel pan music connoisseurs are in for a delightful treat with the release of the DVD of the National Trinidad & Tobago Single Pan & Small Steel Orchestra Finals. The DVD captures the sights and sounds of the competition that was staged at

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Steel panist wins Young Musician award

CaymanCompass.com

Cayman Islands, W.I.  -  Sixteen-year-old Ethan Whittaker has been honored as Butterfield Young Musician of the Year 2014 for his performance on steel pan.

At the Young Musician of the Year competition at the Harquail Theatre last

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Band students learn music and culture on trip

The Intelligencer

Illinois, USA - For a student to learn the music of another culture is always intriguing, but to perform it in the very country where that music was born is something really special. And that is precisely what happened when a group

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Mas, steelpan, soca and more for Borough Day tomorrow

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - All roads lead to Point Fortin as Mayor Clyde Paul and his staff of councillors mark the 34th anniversary of the Borough.

This event, which is described as a mini-carnival, attracts more than 30

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Revisited - Meet Kendall Williams, Arranger, Composer UpClose!

2018 Skiffle Steel Orchestra 

Global -  This young man is serious, driven, witty and focused. Kendall Williams’ journey with the steelpan instrument began at the age of four as he mimicked the steelpan performances of his parents. He is that singula

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Meet Lisa Samuel of Brooklyn, New York, USA - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

New York, USA - There is so much to say. She is the ultimate Pan-mom. A lifelong affiliate of the New York powerhouse Sonatas Steel Orchestra, she has three sons, also playing the steelpan instruments. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks,

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