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Why Is There A Limit of 120 Musicians - Or Any, for Large Bands In Panorama?

There was a time, years ago, there was no formal limit as to how many musicians took the stage for Panorama in a steel orchestra. 

That changed, and now - there is a limit of 120. Why?  And who benefits? 

And are there any large bands/music franchi

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Personality or Performance? Which do you prefer as a bandleader?

In many sectors, personality is everything and especially when you are going for a job interview, one of the key things that they are looking for is personality. Everyone likes to hire a "people person." However, as much as I like to have charming an

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Ace Musician and Steelband Arranger Eddie Quarless Remembered Big-time in Brooklyn

New York, USA - It was an A-plus list of men and women who have shaped the Caribbean musical landscape over the last half-century, bolstered by the great players, major management figures, and fans of the New York steelband music community - all in a

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Say ‘wow’ for talented steelband twins Dejean and Deja Cain

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -  Twin brother and sister Dejean and Deja Cain are young, timid and small in size; but don’t let that fool you.

These youngsters already have a talent that can rival that of their adult counterpa

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So Brooklyn: Young, Gifted and ‘Cultured’ - The Youthful Face of New York Pan – Highlights of the 2014 Pan Season

New York, USA -  In Pictures:  highlights of the youthful face of New York Pan during the 2014 Pan season. 

Enjoy the energy and vibrancy of some of those who are at the vanguard of the New York steelband culture and art form.
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So is New York Panorama worth more than a “selfie”? Irate parents - Time to speak to the Governor: The contest that you can’t win!!

New York, USA - There is simply nothing like an irate parent - ask any politician that is stumping for votes.

The Panorama contest of New York is probably the only contest in the state where you are almost certainly guaranteed to be a loser before y

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Madiba magic at Marimba and Steelpan Festival - South Africa

Artslink.co.za News

South Africa - More than 1400 musicians from South Africa and beyond will come together in a thrilling spectacle at the International Marimba and Steelpan Festival.

Now in its second year, this entertaining family-oriented musica

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Carnival 1975 - Trinidad and Tobago - By Nick DeWolf Photo Archive

port of spain, trinidad
february 1975

trinidad carnival

carib tokyo, steel drum orchestra
parade of bands, panorama 1975
queen's park savannah

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Miami University Steel Band hosts PanFest 2011 with 150 Steelpan Musicians

Ohio, USA - Oxford, Ohio was the site for a full day of pan dubbed PanFest 2011, a collaborative effort between university, high school and community steel bands, along with renowned pan artists. The evening concert culminated in a mass steel band pe

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All Musicians Should Play Pan

I am a sax player who learns a lot from playing pan. The physical layout of any instrument has a lot to do with how easy or difficult it is to play and hear and (most importantly) understand music. When I first tried to come to terms with the 7flat 9

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Pan Community Launches High Tech Protest - Calls Out Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister

Global- In what has to be considered an unprecedented approach to conflict resolution and highlighting of issues within the steelpan music community - members of the steelpan music fraternity have launched an internet-based initiative. It is a petiti

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