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R.I.P. Radcliffe “Bakes” Baker - A Look Back at The Baker, The Panman, The Bandleader

San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago W.I. - In his effort to fulfill a childhood dream to become a panman Radcliffe Baker enlisted as a member of Destroyers Steelband at the age of 17. The band was then located at the corner of Marryat and Cooper Streets

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Friend Or Foe - Claude Gonzales

Today, I begin a series I title Friend Or Foe. This series seeks to clarify everyone's positions, opinions and attitudes toward the instrument we call "pan". Over the next few weeks, my "spare time" will be spent researching the posts of various pers

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E-Pan –The Prodigal Adopted-Son ©2013

Salmon Cupid, the inventor of the E-Pan, in his attempt to assert and attach his (version of a MIDI) controller to the hip of the steel drum (steelpan), has been trying to convince the steelband community that he has no intention to compete with the

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Re: Miami pots and pans tradition explained. (Another WTF Moment in Pan History.)

As I listen to and read the "explanations" for the Miami Heat fans' "pots and pans tradition", I become more and more amused. So amused, that I had to shed some Ghostly "inconvenient truths" to my Latino peeps. This is what I came up with...how do yo

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Nominate George "Sonny" Goddard For The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

I am hereby calling on ALL members on this WST site, to assist me in nominating my dad, George "Sonny" Goddard, for the nation's highest award - the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. I have attached a "breakdown" of his accomplishments, a

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WST Needs A Vetting Process - What Are Your Credentials?

As we know, when it comes to the adequate matching of job position with qualifications, Trinidad & Tobago seems to have an issue dealing with that. The recent "Resmi" issue, for example, proves, that many we exult into positions of "status", get by,

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What EXACTLY is "THE STEELBAND MOVEMENT"? What impact did it have on the "pan industry"?

I have been trying to articulate exactly what the  "steelband movement" is/was, ever since joining WST. I must admit my frustration, that most still just don't get it, much less respect the fact that this "movement", more than any of the improvements

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GAME OVER. WE WIN!!! (I have already accomplished MY MISSION on WST.)

To the Agents of Chaos, and Wolves In Shepherds' Clothing:

I have already accomplished MY MISSION on WST; George "Sonny" Goddard is now part of the conversation, and I have kept his legacy ALIVE!!!

"GAME OVER"! We won!!! The perceived game you are pl

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INDIA - THE NEW MECCA FOR PAN? THE STEELBAND MOVEMENT'S BIGGEST CHALLENGE!!!

I AM TOO PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW TO COMMENT ON THIS INTENDED MOVE! So, I'll let you all comment. I will say this, though; THIS IS THE STEELBAND MOVEMENT'S BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF THE 21ST CENTURY!!!

http://www.tntmirror.com/2012/01/29/ufm-knocks-sale-of-g-

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HOW TO MAKE A CREDIBLE CLAIM: Research Methods & Hypothesis Testing 101

Hi to ALL my pan colleagues. Today, I thought I'd share the MOST credible approach to making a claim. For you who may not know, although I am a music major, I became very interested in my minor field of psychology (partly to understand my own past an

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Who Am I? - A Breakdown Of George "Sonny" Goddard's Accomplishments

Steelband performers in Trinidad and Tobago (steeldrum’s birthplace) since 1950, have been represented by three organizations: the Steelbands Association, the National Association of Trinidad and Tobago Steelbandsmen (NATTS), and (now) Pan Trinbago.

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Happy Birthday, George "Sonny" Goddard! "The Malcolm X of the Steelband Movement"!

In honor of George "Sonny" Goddard, who would have turned 87 today. Happy Birthday!!! We share with you an article, in which Brother Valentino accounts for George's power and courage, against both the "Father Of The Nation", and the "Grandmaster"! (I

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Pushing Pan

I recall pushing Phase II's pans through the streets for Jouvay in 1989. Was this one of the last times this happened? When did everyone move onto trucks? Any further thoughts on pan mobility welcome!

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