Celebration of the life of Ms. Franka Hills-Headley of Golden Hands

San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The life of Ms. Franka Hills-Headley, educator and founder of Golden Hands Steel Orchestra in Trinidad and Tobago, and mother of musician, educator, arranger and performing artist Vanessa Headley-Brewster, wil

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Celebrating the life of Anthony Williams - Watch Live Stream - December 30

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Condolences to the family and friends of the great Ron Berridge on his passing

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of the late great Ron Berridge. He was one of Trinidad and Tobago's greatest musicians. In addition he was one of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra's former arrangers, introduced to the band b

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Rest In Peace -- Calypsonian Winston Soso has passed

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Passing of an Icon - RIP -- Ursula Tudor... Desperadoes Steel Orchestra's First Lady of Pan

Ursula Tudor, Junior ‘Man’ Samuel,  Anthony ‘Binks’ James

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

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Condolences to the family and friends of Panist and administrator Joey Horsford

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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Famed leader Milton “Wire” Austin of Fonclaire Steel Orchestra has passed

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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Condolences to Curtis Lynch, family and friends on the passing of his Dad

When Steel Talks extends condolences to panist Curtis Lynch and his family and friends on the passing of his Dad.  Curtis is the captain of CASYM Steel Orchestra. 

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Condolences to Garvin Blake on the passing of his Mother

When Steel Talks extends sincere condolences to panist/performing artist Garvin Blake, his family and friends, on the passing of his Mom on January 7, 2021.

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Anthony Pascal has passed

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

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NERVIN ‘TEACH’ SAUNDERS WAS A ‘GOOD ONE’ IF THERE EVER WAS ONE

by Andre Moses

I first met Nervin ‘Teach’ Saunders approximately 40 years ago. I was at the beginning of my teaching career and was assigned to St Augustine Secondary, and Teach was an Agricultural Science teacher there.

In 1980 St Augustine Second

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Remembering Allan and Brandon Turner

Maryland, USA - On May 23, 2020 the world lost Allan Turner and just a mere 10 days later, his son Brandon Turner was taken from us unexpectedly.

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Panist Oscar Williams has passed

When Steel Talks extends our condolences to the family and friends of panist Oscar Williams, who passed away Thursday April 9, 2020.

Oscar and his brother Tony, founded Belmont Hi Larks Steel Orchestra in Trinidad.  He also played in West Side Symp

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Hansel “Hanny” Leon Remembered - by Garvin Blake

by Garvin Blake

New York, USA - When Hansel “Hanny” Leon passed on March 25, 2020, Brooklyn lost a beat. He was the most tireless ironman I have ever heard. Hanny played his iron, a piece of metal that’s central to Trinidad’s music, anywhere, every

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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Hugh Borde

The legendary Pan pioneer, panist and performing artist Hugh Borde has passed.

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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Neville Jules & the Trinidad All Stars franchise

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...

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Funeral arrangements for pan tuner Patrick Worrell aka "Bele"

From Trevor Emanuel Cooper:

"This serves to inform all members of our Pan community that Patrick Worrell aka "Bele" died on Wednesday 13th November 2019. His funeral will held on Wednesday 20th November at the Belgrove's funeral establishment in the

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Panist and Tuner -- Carl and Susan Chase, pillars of local arts, die by choice

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

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Remembering the Quiet Queen of Pan - Glenda Gamory - A WST Reflective

Pan Community comes to celebrate the life of Glenda Gamory, President and founder of Pantonic Steel Orchestra

Brooklyn, New York, USA - On this late May 17 Spring evening, members of the New York steelband community and family and friends of Glenda

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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Adrina Byam of New Dimension Steel Orchestra on her passing

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The Pan fraternity just lost a player here in Grenada. Adrina Byam, a 4 Cello player with the New Dimension Steel Orchestra died today [February 23, 2019]. She would have also played with River Road Pan Wizards and also the Anglican High School

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