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Veteran Panist & Despers USA Steel Orchestra Captain Kernel Simon Forges Ahead

Brooklyn, New York,  USA - Ace veteran panist Kernel Simon shares the trials and tribulations he experienced as captain of top-ranking Despers USA Steel Orchestra in New York City in

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Despers USA Steel Orchestra - “DNA” - (‘Tempo’ version - VIDEO)

Odie Franklin - Arranger

 

Brooklyn, New York, USA - Basement Recordings captures Despers USA Steel Orchestra as they prepare for the 2024 New York steelband Panorama com

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Desper's USA panist in need of our prayers

When Steel Talks joins Despers USA and the global steelpan community in sending prayers and love to Despers USA Steel Orchestra’s member, 18 year-old Latavia Deane who has been valiantly battling cancer for most of her life.  She is now in a coma.  L

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Steelpan in the Sauna - a Scorcher of a Band Launch for Despers USA

Steelpan in the Sauna - a Scorcher of a Band Launch for Despers USA

New York, USA - Sizzling heat... streaming sweat... sauna-like conditions... and Steelbands. That was the combination within the 2011 band launch of Despers USA this past Saturday.

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102° in the Shade - Despers USA’s Launch Raises Steelpan Music Index

102° in the Shade - Despers USA’s Launch Raises Steelpan Music Index
 

Brooklyn, New York - Bring your ‘A’ game or stay home. On the New York steelpan music scene anything less can result in your feelings getting hurt. Surrounded by cagey and knowled

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Despers USA Steel Orchestra Launch - Ready for 2010 Steelband Musical Superiority is the goal

Despers USA Steel Orchestra Launch - Ready for 2010 Steelband Musical Superiority is the goal

Performing at Sonatas’ Sports DayNew York, USA - It’s on! The New York steelband music summer season is in full effect. “Come good or don’t come out at all

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Scipio Sargeant passed away earlier today

New York - Steelband arranger and guitarist Scipio Sargeant passed away earlier today. SCIPIO “Skip” or “Sarge” Sargeant was born in Trinidad. At an early age he distinguished himself as one of the top musicians in his home country. As co-arranger fo

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