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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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 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 condolences to the family and friends of arranger David “Peck” Edwards. He was an outstanding musician.
Passing of pan musician Peck Edwards
By Lincoln DePradine
Veteran Grenada pan musician and arranger, David “Peck’’ Edwar
Read more…The legendary Mr. Jules has passed. He was an innovator, leader, musician, intellect and - a gentleman.
An authentic triple threat. Mr. Jules was a great supporter of When Steel Talks, and our mission. They don't make them like him anymore...
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan pioneer Curtis Pierre died on Sunday, aged 84. His daughter Giselle said he died peacefully at his Glencoe home.
His granddaughter Quelita, in a Facebook post, invited family and friends to
Read more…When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Winston Scarborough - De Original DeFosto Himself on his passing.
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago. W.I. - Just three days after the calypso fraternity said farewell to the Mighty Shadow, De Original De Fosto Himself (Winston Scarborough) died of a suspected heart attack yesterday morning.
De Fosto,
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Amral Khan, founder of Amral’s Travel and a well known steelband impresario, has died.
Khan created one of the most popular travel agencies in the country, making his mark as an exemplary businessman. He l
Read more…The Passing of an Icon
Grenada, W.I. - It is with our deepest sympathy that we extend our prayers to the family and friends of Steel pan icon, Mr. Ken "Professor" Philmore.
On behalf of the entire steel band fraternity of Grenada, we pray that Almi
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Ken “Professor” Philmore. He will be missed.
Read more…New York Champion Arranger Ken “Professor” Philmore Dies From Injuries Sustained In Vehicular Accident In Trinidad
Global - Music lovers are mourning the loss of steelband icon Ken “Professor” Philmore who passed away around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday 30,
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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
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Despers USA - on the passing of their long-time bass player popularly known as “Keith” Incherry Hunt. He is dearly missed.
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning on his passing.
This band was called the "Playboys" It was an Irvine Hall band that we started in late 1966 or early 1967. Le
Read more…Gary Straker has passed away. Gary was the founder of the Gary Straker's Pan School from Arima, Trinidad. The GSPS won the National Junior Panorama Competition in 1999 and was successful in many other National Steelpan Festivals and other competition
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When Steel Talks extends sincere condolences to the Family, friends, colleagues and greater steelband fraternity, on the October 17, 2012 passing of Bertie Marshall of Trinidad and Tobago - legendary Steelpan innovator, builder and tuner.
Noted his
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St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - ....“Moully” served the Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra with genuine commitment and dedication for over forty years. He was a brother, father, friend and inspirer to all the members of Hell’s Gate.
“Moully” managed
Read more…SELWYN BAPTISTE
Selwyn Baptiste, pioneer of the Notting Hill Carnival, died on 5 January 2012 following a long battle with cancer. Selwyn moved from Trinidad to the UK in 1960 and soon became involved in the community of Notting Hill. He establishe
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Global - As the 2012 Carnival waxes warm the steelband fraternity has lost yet another stalwart.
Robert “Miguel” Gonzales, the captain of Marsicans Steel Orchestra of D’arceuil Lane, Cocoa, Mausica Old Road, Arima, died around 3.00 a.m. on
