When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Sparrow's Troubadours - Standout composer, arranger and panist Godwin Bowen.
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When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the iconic Ms. Ursula Tudor of the legendary Desperadoes Steel Orchestra. She will be severely missed by the glob
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lutalo Masimba. Lutalo is also the current president of Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organization (TUCO).
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Born in East Dry River, Trinidad,
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joey Horsford. He was an awesome bass player and an even greater person. His leadership, organizational skills and know-how are irreplaceable.
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of William Jones and CASYM Steel Orchestra.
The name CASYM (Caribbean American Sports and Cultural Youth Movement, Inc.) reverberates loudly within the North American Steelband art form.
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Milton "Wire" Austin - panist, manager and founding member of Fonclaire Steel Orchestra.
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Anthony Pascal
Sunrise 05-30-1947 and Sunset 08-12-2020
A musical hermit, a natural talent, he was. Twin brother to Ann, big brother to Roy and Wayne, and favorite uncle to many. Born in T&T on 05-30-1947. He has been an inspiration for all of us t
Read more…The legendary Pan pioneer, panist and performing artist Hugh Borde has passed.
The Weekly Packet
by Anne Berleant
Maine, USA - Carl and Susan Chase, longtime Brooksville residents and huge contributors to the local music and arts scene, died together in their home on October 27. The cause of death was suicide, according to the
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -Three years after the murder of Japanese pan player Asami Nagakiya, the T&T Police Service’s Cold Case Unit has found new information which can help solve the case.
Head of the Unit ACP Anthony Ja
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the friends and family of Ellie Mannette.
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A message from Mannette Instruments
“It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Dr. Elliot
Pan Trinbago Inc T.C. joins with the national cultural community in mourning the passing of two steelpan veterans.
Steven “Steve” Achaiba and Kenrick “Parelle” Millington were both members of the south-based Hatters Steel Orchestra.
The former was
Read more…Funeral service for Charles “Chalo” Francis will be held Friday May 12th, 2017
At: Frank J. Berone Funeral Home, located at 4205 Ave D. (between 45th & 46th Streets), Brooklyn, NY 11203.
The Viewing is 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Service from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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Samuel Abraham was a Trinidadian by birth and he was popularly known by the sobriquet, ‘Brigo.’ His singing career began in the 1960’s and continued for almost five (5) decades after. ‘Brigo,’ famous for performing a number of original compositions
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of ace guitarist George Victory. He was an avid supporter of Pan.
| Year | Album | Artist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mighty Real: Greatest Dance Hits | Sylvester | Guitar |
| 2007 | Red Greg: The Sounds of |
Why isn't George "Sonny" Goddard's passing mentioned in this "time line"? Why isn't he given credit for MUCH of the info posted, which are direct quotations from his book: "Forty Years In The Steelbands - 1939 - 1979"? Should his "death" receive the
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