October 23, 2011
Government has initiated legal proceedings against Prof Brian Copeland and two associates—Marcel Byron and Keith Maynard over the rights of the (Genesis G-Pan).
The claim was filed by the State befor
Can anyone name of the Steel Pan Soloist and the Tune that was played when Radio Trinidad came On-Air? Very early in the morning back in the days 1950's-60's. Do you remember?
What has been called a “limited state of emergency” has been issued in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago on Monday August 22, 2011. It gives the authorities special, temporary, legal powers to arrest and search citizens without a warrant.
Read more…Trinidad Guardian
What can panmen look forward to in Budget 2012 when it’s read in Parliament on Monday? An increase in Panorama 2012 prize money? A decrease? The completion of their headquarters as promised by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar?
Read more…How do you feel about this? This, in the birthplace of pan. In my opinion, this is what (so-called) "panists" get for forgetting their history, and disrespecting the leadership and contributions of yore. Now, you have an organization that is powerles
Read more…As I listen to Kim Loy Wong's Hylanders of 1957, and Bertie Marshall's Hylanders of 1964, I'm blown away by the incredible advancements made by the steelband in a relatively short time span of seven years.
Many others may have contributed to the gr
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago’s ‘After-Work Lime’ returns this Friday evening, June 24, to the Grand Stand Courtyard, Queen’s Park Savannah, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, from 6:00 p.m. The event will showcase past winners of Pan in the 21st
Dave Marcellin
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - They have been hailed as the “Liberators” of the steelband movement, and panmen. I’m talking about the Dixieland Steel Orchestra led by Curtis Pierre. It was only a few years ago the band, which blazed a trail in the 1960s,
The Original DeFosto Himself Speaks
Global - He is one of the most influential musical orators of our time. His compositions have been adapted by no less than five eventual panorama champions. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, this c
My Take Panorama 2011
by Leon Thomas
Global - There is a lot of good music being played. Bands in the Small and Medium category are making extreme and positive strides. However, the Large Bands have maintained their descent towards mediocrity. This y
Steelband Music Panorama Order of Appearance Trinidad and Tobago - 2011 Semi Finals
St. Margaret’s Superstars and Katzenjammers Steel Orchestras scored the most points in their respective categories in the National Panorama Small and Medium Conventi
Read more…Veteran steelpan music song writer and educator Mark Loquan raised the valid question about the lack of information on and visibility -any at all - of the Junior panorama in Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Loquan has consistently championed music education
Read more…Prelim Panorama 2011 perfomances & more - Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. - With a focus on southern Trinidad where he and his band, Southern Marines Steelband Foundation, are based, columnist Michael Joseph expresses his dismay about the treatment of the steelband community with respect to the fi
Read more…The bands have begun to check into WST with selections for 2011 Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama... Look for updates throughout the day. All bands can check in with WST at whensteeltalks@hotmail.com
Unofficial List
Another year has passed...
Happy Birthday to the Master! The late Clive Bradley
Global - November 4, 2011 would have been master arranger, Clive Bradley’s 75th birthday.
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Trinidad & Tobago. W.I. - Southern Marines Steelband Foundation in Marabella, Trinidad has declared that in homage to their slain pan player, twenty-year old Petra Abraham - this weekend's upcoming finals of their annual Talent Expression competitio
| Steelband | Wins | Years |
| Desperadoes | 10 | 1966, 1970, 1976, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1991, 1994, 1999, 2000 |
| Renegades | 9 | 1982, 1984, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Trinidad All Stars | 6 | 1973, 1980, 1981, 1986, 2002, 2007 |
| Phase II Pan Groove | 5 | 1987, 1 |
Celebration of Women
and the
Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -Vanessa Alexandra Headley has been playing the steelpan, the national instrument of her native Trinidad and Tobago since the age of four (4). She placed first in the Caribbean Se
