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TTPS say Killer of Japanese Panist Asami Nagakiya was killed in police shootout

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Press Release

March 19, 2021

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Cold Case Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has closed the case relating to the d

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New York Pan Suffers A Concussion And A ‘Buss Head’ But Panorama Is On - Dey Jammin’ Still

“A kick to the stomach, a slap to the face, and down goes New York Pan without so much as a whimper. Once again they have suffered a humiliating thumping and royal ass-whupping with the world watching....”

New York, USA - It has come to the attenti

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New York Steel Orchestras to WIADCA - Pay Up In Full, Or No 2017 Panorama

New York, USA - While WIADCA (West Indian American Day Carnival Association) continues to ‘live large,’ the New York Pan community struggles for survival. The long, abusive relationship between New York Pan and WIADCA (the Panorama organizers) - has

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Samaroo’s family gets ownership of gravesite

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -  January 7 marked the first anniversary of the death of Trinidad and Tobago steelpan virtuoso and internationally renowned arranger Jit Samaroo.

Born in Surrey Village, Lopinot, he was buried in

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Pan Trinbago Emergency meeting---Did not take in consideration for Tobago bands to attend!!!!!

Received from one Tobago Steelband, on behalf of other bands on the sister isle:

Subject: Emergency meeting---Did not take in consideration for Tobago bands to attend!!!!!

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Many Bands from Tobago cannot make it to that said meeting (emer

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Estimated costs for Tobago steelbands visit to Trinidad for Panorama 2016

Estimated costs for Tobago steelbands visit to Trinidad for Panorama 2016

See full spreadsheet calculation - Tobago 2016 steelband cost estimates PDF

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Estimated costs for Tobago steelbands visit to Trinidad for Panorama

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The Heart & Soul of Kaiso Parang - Fusion Music - THE CD

Trinidad and Tobago is best known for its Calypso, Steelpan, and Soca music, including internationally noted performances in the 1950s from native artists such as Lord Kitchener, Lord Melody and the Mighty Sparrow. It has been distinctive in its cont

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Calypsociation - Panyard Christmas Party No18 (ENGLISH ~translation)

Calypsociation Steelband - Panyard Christmas Party No18 (ENGLISH)


Calypsociation Steelband - Christmas Panyard Party No18 (FRENCH)

10th December 2016
07:00 pm (11 Dec) to 05:00 am (11 Dec)

Calypsociation Panyard,
62 Avenue de Metz,
93230 Romainvi

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The Pan Trinbago 'Address' Document + the Players Panorama 2016 fees

The Pan Trinbago 'Address' Document + the Players Panorama 2016 fees

The PRO of Pan Trinbago, Mr Michael Joseph, eMailed the 'Address' document indicated to all the considered pan media houses on the 27th November 2016. The 'Address' document is av

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2016 Moods of Pan - 25-A-Side Competition - A Spectator’s Perspective

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I.  -  To borrow a properly quip “Were you there?” If not, you missed an engaging event. One of three Pan Competitions held nationally, a staple in our creative arts and entertainment calendar. Seven steelbands, performing Christ

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Pan Trinbago in Firing Line of Pan Players - Boycott Threatened for Panorama 2017

Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. - In what can only be described as a total lack of confidence in Pan Trinbago to represent the interests of the players of the steelpan instrument - the players themselves have decided to take matters into their own hands.

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Condolences on the passing of panist and performing artist, Jathniel “Jackspania” Thomas

New York, U.S.A. -  Jathniel Thomas (Jackspania), a multi-talented musician, was born in the island of Trinidad in the village of Arouca. He first started playing the guitar at the age of ten and eventually learned other instruments including: Bass,

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Steelband Condolences to the Alexandrov Ensemble and the Russian people

Steelband Condolences to the Alexandrov Ensemble and the Russian people

On behalf of my sisters and brothers of all The Steelbands of Trinidad and Tobago, I remain humbly compelled to extend our sincere condolences to; the people of Russia, the assoc

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Players fees 2016 - Pan Trinbago under more Stress than previously thought

Players fees 2016 Pan Trinbago under more Stress than previously thought. The payment to all the steelband players that appeared in the TT National Steelband Panorama 2016 is still outstanding as of this date. There has been much controversy in the

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San City - Remembers Uncle ‘Sam’ Fortune

San City - Remembers Uncle ‘Sam’ Fortune (RIP 26th November 2015)

San City Steel Symphony Orchestra are having an anniversary evening of remembrance for their past founder member, Lennox ‘Sam’ Fortune.

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Musical Gift to the Community - Tropicalfete Count Down Show - Tropicalfete Steel Pan Ensemble performs

Brooklyn, New York, USA - Multicultural art, non-profit organization Tropicalfete, Inc. is excited once again to unveil their annual year-end event presentation. This season’s offering is billed as ‘A Musical Gift to the Community - Tropicalfete Cou

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Evening of Pan a hit

Barbados Nation News

These students from the Combermere School Steel Orchestra were very well received during the DLP’s Everything Bajan Evening of Pan. (Picture by Reco Moore)

Barbados, W.I. - The sweet sounds from the steel pan and the rhythmic b

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Hitting steel with Shawn Thwaite

Sacramento News & Review

How the local jazz artist spreads love, acceptance through music

California, USA - When Shawn Thwaites mentored kids in Gaza, he taught them more than just music. He provided mental freedom through steel drums, the tradition

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The Codringtons Remember Asami Nagakiya - Gone but Not Forgotten

Music Album featuring her Original Steelpan Composition

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - It is just over seven months to date, since we in the steelpan fraternity lost an incredible musician and a great friend. Little did we know that February 2016, would

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