Memorial Concert for the Legendary Ellie Mannette by Emily Lemmerman

A WST Exclusive

USA - When Ellie Mannette died in August of 2018, the steelband community worldwide grieved along with his family. He had made it clear that he did not want a funeral, but we, his apprentices, friends and family, knew we would soon h

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Pulling no Punches - Andy Narell, Arranger for birdsong Steel Orchestra, Speaks on the 2014 Panorama Season

An exclusive WST interview with Panorama arranger, recording and performing artist Andy Narell

 

“...You ask if I want to win Panorama.  In its present form, I would have to say it doesn’t interest me at all.  I would however like to be able to play

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The birdsong Experience

by Dr. Kenyon Williams

 

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - In the spring of 2012, Andy was invited by the band to come down and play in their June benefit concert at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA

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When Steel Talks Catches Up With Andy Narell - Spotlight on Andy Narell & his introduction into the world of Pan

When Steel Talks Catches Up With Andy Narell

Spotlight on Andy Narell & his introduction into the world of Pan

Another When Steel Talks Spotlight Exclusive

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Othello Molineaux - The Unmentioned Jazz Improvisation Master

Whenever mentioned is made of the great pan soloists and  jazz improvisation masters, none is made of Othello Molineaux? Why is that? Othello's and Monty Alexander's Ivory and Steel, Othello's works with the legendary Jaco Pastorius  and the legendar

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Happy Birthday to tuner Andy Neils - July 11

When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Tuner Andy Neils.

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The Foundry Ensemble Showcases with Andy Akiho on Steelpan - Princeton University the backdrop of Pan

The Foundry Ensemble Showcases with Andy Akiho on Steelpan
Princeton University the backdrop of Pan

Princeton, New Jersey, USA - It’s intense, yet relaxed; the familiarity of the players in the practice room in the Woolworth Music Center, just next

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Andy Akiho is Busting Out... Taking the Steelpan Instrument to Uncharted Zones New Stories and Conversations for Pan

Andy Akiho is Busting Out... Taking the Steelpan Instrument to Uncharted Zones
New Stories and Conversations for Pan

 

Princeton, New Jersey, USA - On a cool and crisp spring Friday evening, When Steel Talks (WST) finds itself at the prestigious Pri

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Jazz on Pan a Noteworthy Brooklyn First

Jazz on Pan a Noteworthy Brooklyn First
 

New York, USA - It was an evening of Jazz on Pan - and music lovers did not even have to journey into the city ‘proper’ to experience two and a half hours which showcased the skills of some of the finest youn

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Thoughts on the Panorama by Andy Narell

Thoughts on the Panorama
Symposium tackles the Panorama question: Is there a need to revisit the Steel Band Panorama Format?

by Andy Narell

Brooklyn, New York - Let me make something clear right from the start - I love Panorama. It is one of the tru

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8th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest!

The 8th annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is the only place where you can enjoy great Caribbean music and food while basking in the fresh ocean breezes of the breath-taking Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This year’s headliners, Andy Narell and Relator

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Steelpan Commands Respect in ace Contemporary Performance Program

Andy Akiho rewrites script for the steelpan instrument at the Manhattan School of Music New York, USA - There have been many, many great musical moments in the history of New York and this past Friday another great moment occurred at the prestigious

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Andy Akiho & Friends to Unveil “Synesthesia Suite” Works for Steel Pan with jazz combo and chamber orchestra

New York, USA - Musician, performer, composer and educator Andy Akiho does not rest when it comes to the thrill of his life - music. Well-versed on chamber and conventional orchestra instruments, he has a special passion for his primary instrument -

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