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CU Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band collaborates with DuBose MS and Summerville HS for April 18 concert

Clemson, South Carolina, USA - Clemson University’s Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band will collaborate with South Carolina middle and high schools for a joint concert on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brook

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PanJam: The SteelBand Jamboree slated for today, Sunday July 24

Kaieteur News

Georgetown, Guyana, S.A. - The creators of PanJazz Concerts have announced the 2022 edition of the annual event dubbed “PanJam: The SteelBand Jamboree,”

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Audience members participate by howling and whistling during BYUH’s Shaka Steel outdoor twilight concert

Ke Alaka'i

Hawaii, USA - A group of more than 50 members of the BYU–Hawaii community gathered outside the Cannon Activities Center, unmasked and under the evening sky to enjoy a mu

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Rave reviews for Another Phase

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - HADCO Phase II Pan Groove’s virtual concert Another Phase has received rave reviews from patrons despite a mix-up that caused a few to miss the s

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Moods of Pan cancelled for the first time in 22 years

Antigua Observer

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) Gemonites Moods of Pan steelband festival – a staple event which has been staged uninterrupted or 21 years.

The eve

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Christmas with CrossFire Steel Orchestra

A Steelpan Music Wonderland - No Place for the Grinch

Brooklyn, New York, USA - “Nah it’s cold out there - can’t go” -- were words that were never entertained or spoken by the full-house crowd that turned up for the CrossFire Steel Orchestra ‘We Th

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Calypso band gives Caribbean flair to holiday concert - Oregon, USA

The Observer 

Students who are part of the Elgin High School Calypso band prepare Tuesday during class for The Observer's upcoming Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University.

by Sabrina Thompson

Elgin, Oregon, USA — The sounds of Trinida

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Steel music concert to play holiday favorites on the Island - Washington, USA

Mecer Island - Reporter - By Madison Miller

Steel Magic Northwest to perform holiday music Dec. 8.

It all began with a steel saucer sled.

Kansas native Gary Gibson was 12 years old when his father took him to a parade with the U.S. Navy steel band

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On the bright side

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ....The resilience and growth of the steelband movement is amazing. August was Pan Month. I began with the annual birdsong summer camp graduation musical concert.

I have previously described th

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Facing the siege of gentrification & up from the battle of a hostile charter school take-over, Meyer Levin School of the Performing Arts lives, breathes and remains a beacon of a community

Meyer Levin’s Steelband Program Shines at 2018 Winter Concert

From student to steelband teacher: Damany “Bob” James adds new chapter in musical career...

New York,

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‘De Legacy’ - The October 14 Concert: Codrington Pan Family & more

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Following the success of their most recent concert in July 2017, the Codrington Pan Family is back with another dynamic night of entertainment for the entire family!

‘De Legacy’ the concert, will be held on Saturday Octobe

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Steel drum concert set for Friday night at Festival Hall, Racine, Wisconsin

The Journal Times

Racine, Wisconsin, USA - Racine’s Festival Hall will become an island oasis on Friday, Oct. 6, when steel drummers from near and far fill it with the unmistakably tropical tones of their music, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The steel dru

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Gunslingers’ 10th Pan Revolution most ‘challenging’ concert to date

The Daily Herald

Marigot, St. Maarten, W.I. -- Preparations are well under way for Gunslingers tenth Pan Revolution which will be held for the first time in the Layzy Bay parking lot in Marigot on the evening of Saturday, July 8, 2017, a concert that

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Bob’s Music Launches Conglomerate for Performing Arts Opportunities for Steelband Music & More

New York, USA - He a multi-talented musician. An awesome panist. He is the current defending champion New York Junior Panorama arranger. Moreover, he is a young man with a plan and he has hit the ground running. We are talking about Damany James, the

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Longtime NIU Steelband Co-Director Bids Farewell At Tribute Concert

Northern Public Radio

Illinois, USA - NIU held a tribute concert Sunday to honor Cliff Alexis, who joined the university’s school of music in 1985.

Alexis helped establish steelpan studies as a major at NIU.

He’s originally from the Republic of Tr

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A magnificent night of music

Trinidad and Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “Magnificent is the only word I can find to describe Constellations II, staged by Massy Trinidad All Stars at Queen’s Hall, last Saturday. A follow up to Constellations I, staged by the Duke Str

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Leon “Foster” Thomas and Crew Live at Club Bonafide - a Total “Metamorphosis”

The ‘eyes’ tell the story of an outstanding performance by panist

New York, USA - Leon “Foster” Thomas is the consummate artist. He has and continues to deliver the trifecta of the performing arts (create, perform and record) with distinction.

Ear

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Commancheros Steel Orchestra captures Grenada 2016 National Panorama Title

St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - A slate of nine steel orchestras vied for the title of Grenada’s national Panorama champion for 2016. Commancheros Steel Orchestra turned the musical tables on Angel Harps (who beat them into second place last year) and

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A pleasant evening of ‘Rhapsody in Steel’

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica, W.I. - When short, hand-held sticks gently hit specific spots in a timely manner, the beautiful sound that emanated from the mainly half pans, with a few full-sized ones, was mesmerising. Despite the absence of vocals - excep

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Fathers’ Day steel drum concert set at 4-H center

The Franklin News Post

Event benefits SML Good Neighbors

Virginia, USA - SML’s Parrot Pan and Toucan Pan steel drum bands will perform for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19 at 3 p.m. in the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center’s covered pavilion.

“This will be the

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