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Steelpan musician, Percussionist and Composer Andy Akiho releases ‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’ with Oregon Symphony

Global - The music works of steelpan musician, percussionist and composer Andy Akiho—‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’—performed live with the Oregon Symphony, are in the musical spotlight.

The album of live recordings

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Gorillaz release surprise new EP ‘Meanwhile’, celebrating Notting Hill Carnival - featuring the steelpan

The three-track EP features AJ Tracey, Jelani Blackman and Alicaì Harley

by Will Richards

Gorillaz live. CREDIT: Luke Dyson

The EP’s title track was previewed at the band’s recent sold out shows at The O2 in London, one of which was attended sol

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My Soca Birthday Party with Jollof Rice and Steel Pans

Yolanda.T.Marshall

As Anne’s birthday drew close, her friends prepared a soca party. Anne loves the sound of Caribbean soca music played on steel pans and West Africa’s spicy jollof rice. Hence, her friends planned to celebrate her special day with

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NCC Media release (disbursements) - NEWSDAY, Section A, Sunday, 6th August 2017, Pg 17

NEWSDAY, Section A, Sunday, 6th August 2017, Pg 17

NCC MEDIA RELEASE

In response to the Newsday article of Thursday August 3, 2017, the NCC wishes to make its position clear.

Prior to the start of Panorama 2017, a conflict arose between Pan Trinbago

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‘The Heart and Soul of Kaiso Parang’ CDs presented to Trinidad & Tobago President and Health Minister

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -  Presentations were made recently of the CD “The Heart and Soul of Kaiso Parang” to both His Excellency Trinidad & Tobago President Anthony Carmona, and Health Minister, Mr. Terrence Deyalsingh, by members of the Friends of

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New Steel Pan Album - RED HEAD

I'm thrilled to share that my 2016 album "Red Head" is now available to listen for FREE on Spotify. You can also get a digital download version or individual tracks from iTunes and Amazon. The album kicks off with Mark Loquan's "Outta De Box" and the

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In Victor Provost’s hands, the steel pan becomes a mesmerizing ride

The Washington Post

Washington, D.C., USA -  ....“I completely separate the pan sound, because I want just the content of what I play to stand out,” he explains. “I’m never comfortable when people say, ‘Man, that’s crazy for a steel pan.’ For me, the

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