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Review: Talented panist delivers unique dedication to women in her life with ‘Girl in the Yard’

Toledo Blade

Toronto, Canada - ....On Girl in the Yard, though, panist Joy Lapps goes well beyond tropical fun and gives the listener some serious jazzy-samba arrangements of songs dedicated to women who’ve had a positive influence on her life, suc

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Kernal: “Give my father the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago” - Keeping Kitchener’s legacy alive

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The achievements of Aldwyn “Kitchener” Roberts are many and widely known. Even as generations pass, many know the name Kitchener is of extreme importance to this country’s cultural identity and

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Musician/Educator Mr. Ray Anthony Holman will be conferred with an honorary degree from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus

Musician/Educator Mr. Ray Anthony Holman will be conferred with honorary degrees from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus

At the 10:00am ceremony for the Faculty of Humanities and Education on Saturday 30 October, Mr. Ra

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Former Panist - PM Gonsalves suffered concussion; must be monitored for weeks

Barbados Today

Article by:
Kobie Broomes

SOURCE: CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves suffered a concussion when he was struck in the head by an object outside Parliament on Thursday during the protest organised by the main opposition New Democr

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Kes the Band, Next Devils, trumpeter Etienne Charles for Stephen Colbert show

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Jazz musician Etienne Charles will share the spirit of Trinidad Carnival in a video featuring soca star Kees Dieffenthaller and blue devil masqueraders on American talk show, the Late Show with

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Northern Region Pan Trinbago teams up with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force to bring Holiday Cheer to band members

Northern Region PanTrinbago teams up with Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force bringing holiday cheer to Band Members.

 

While the COVID-19 global pandemic has had a devastating effect on the economy, businesses, education and cultural festivities like ca

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Panist Rodney Small named cultural Ambassador for St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, W.I. - Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves named panist Rodney Small among Four Vincentian Musicians on Tuesday (Oct. 27) to received the honour of becoming Cultural Ambassadors for St. Vincent and the Grenadines with

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Renegades Steel Orchestra performing "All Night Long" - a Dr. Jit Samaroo-arrangement

Once upon a time, years before COVID-19 there was a major steel orchestra music competition called Pan in the 21st Century.

Just listen to the mighty Renegades Steel Orchestra performing "All Night Long" - a Dr. Jit Samaroo-arrangement.

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The Lydian Singers and Steel present - DEO GRATIAS "Thanks Be To God!"

Christmas has come for the Lydians! This year the group presents, 'Deo Gratias' ("Thanks Be to God" in Latin), a show undertaking styles of music spanning several centuries and cultures, which will launch the start of a year-long celebration of musi

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Renegades Steel Orchestra -- Fact Check and Historical Notes - Clarification of the name "Renegades"

"The name of the band came from the movie, 'Mark of the Renegade'." ...Michael Marcano

In a recent interaction with When Steel Talks, Michael Marcano - president of Renegades Steel Orchestra informed us that the orchestra did not get its name at all

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PACC To Hand Over Steel Pans Valued At $90,000 To Epic Sounds -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - (MENAFN - News784) On Friday 9th November 2018, the Pan Against Crime Committee will be handing over a brand new set of steel pans, valued over $90,000, to Epic Sounds of Calliaqua, the latest pan side to be establi

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National Philharmonic Orchestra of Trinidad and Tobago- Spirit of a People: J'Ouvert

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Happy Birthday to Calypso Rose - April 27

When Steel Talks extends greetings to Calypso Rose (Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis) on her 78th birthday!

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Culture Minister visit several Pan Yards and Klassic Ruso

Culture Minister Dr. the Honourable Nyan Gadsby-Dolly toured several pan yards this week including Pan Jammers, San Juan All Stars, Valley Harps Steel Orchestra and Newtown Play Boys Steel Symphony. 

On January 26, the Minister was also present for

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WICO’s Jazz on the Dock to Present Victor Provost July 19

St. Thomas Source

St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. -  The West Indian Company Ltd. (WICO) will feature Victor Provost at its next Jazz on the Dock scheduled for 5:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 19. Come enjoy the sweet sound of jazz on a steel pan -- thrill the he

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Borough Day Point Fortin 36th Anniversary - Pan on the Move - May 2016

Borough Day Point Fortin 36th Anniversary - Pan on the Move - May 2016

 

Music Festival; J'Ourvet events; Mas;

SP Steelbands, Rhythm sections and Conventional Steelbands;

With 'Pan on de Move' around the town.

 

BOROUGH SCHEDULE:

We Meet - Fri May 6

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Meet Ellie Andy - Blue Hill, Maine, USA

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

Maine, USA - “...Pan and its music (and what we do with it) is at times my salvation, my sanity, and my feeling of worth. It is my joy (AND my frustrations while learning new songs). Nothing else (othe

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Phase II the night before International Panorama

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&feature=vm&video_id=jMbPr1WbMDY

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Trinidad All Stars - Wins Band of the Year - 2015

When Steel Talks extends Congratulations to Trinidad All Stars

Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra has won the Large Band of the Year title for 2015. This was confirmed by the National Carnival Bands Association (NCBA) on Thursday afternoon. All Stars

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Pan is Carnival - A Message From Pelham Goddard

Exodus Steel Orchestra on the Road - carnival 2015

In 2014 my composition was entitled "Pan Is Carnival" performed by Republic Bank Exodus.

The results at the panorama did not work for us; we came fifth. But All Stars won the Band of the year so it

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