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The Prodigal Prince comes to life Alvin Ailey dancers showcase Geoffrey Holder’s grand vision

The Prodigal Prince comes to life
Alvin Ailey dancers showcase Geoffrey Holder’s grand vision
 

New York, USA - The arresting presentation of Geoffrey Holder’s The Prodigal Prince unfolds in full flight during the 2010 New York Alvin Ailey American D

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Put the Steelband back in the Carnival

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Columnist Michael Joseph shares his opinion about Trinidad and Tobago’s planned introduction of the People’s Band on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago for Carnival 2011 as announced by that country’s Minister of Arts and Mu

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Steelpan fraternity members to receive Awards

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Forty-five awards will be handed out to deserving individuals, steelbands, and organizations when Pan Trinbago hosts its annual awards function. The gala event  will take place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts

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Clive Bradley in a special Dalton Narine interview

Clive Bradley on the 2004 Trinidad & Tobago Steelband Panorama
a Dalton Narine interview

Global - “When I went up the hill to interview Desperadoes’ arranger Clive Bradley two days before the 2004 panorama finals, there were two panists hanging arou

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Defence Force Steel Orchestra participates in Holland Voorthuizen Military Tattoo

Defence Force Steel Orchestra participates in Holland Voorthuizen Military Tattoo


Trinidad & Tobago - The Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra has been invited to participate in the Holland Voorthuizen Military Tattoo from May 4–15, 2010

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Panorama Rewind

 

Going back in time here to 2003, and moving up through the years.  Following are links to the results of, and pictures from Trinidad & Tobago Panorama from 2003 through 2010 as compiled by When Steel Talks/PanOnTheNet. Additionally, you may click

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A tribute to the late Reggae legend and unsung Pan Pioneer Nerlin Taitt

Nerlin Taitt passed away on January 20th.

Of all the Pan Pioneers discussed  on this forum,he seems to have been forgotten.

Nerlin Taitt was a champion pan soloist and steelband pioneer and
innovator in South Trinidad in the 1950' and 60's who was a

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Champion Arrangers - Trinidad and Tobago

The champion steelband panorama arranger is a very special musician.  Who are your favorites?

Click to see past winners https://whensteeltalks.ning.com/page/champion-arrangers-trinidad

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Daddy Sparks, Seventy Eight Years young & still playing the Steelpan

Trinidad & Tobago, WI - Come carnival 2010 Fitz-Gerald Sparks would be 79 years young and still playing tenor pan for his beloved Starlift Steelband for panorama even though he is confined to walking on crutches over the last eight years. “Daddy Spa

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Steelpan is dead in T&T, says Boogsie

Moments after receiving a national award, panman Len "Boogsie" Sharpe yesterday called on president of Pan Trinbago Patrick Arnold to step down. Sandwiched between Arnold himself and Junior Culture Minister Junia Regrello, Sharpe told the media that

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Desmond Bowen

11th August 2009 We are sad to report the passing of Desmond Bowen age 73, in London on 9th August following a long period of sickness. Desmond was a charming and modest man but his quiet influence in the pan world was significant over many years, b

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The Baron - Mother Earth Crying

In recognition of "Earth Week 2009" When Steel Talks is pleased to feature a live performance of the song 'Mother Earth Crying' by Trinidadian calypsonian Timothy Watkins aka "The Baron." Baron has penned and recorded some of the most popular and mem

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Scipio Sargeant passed away earlier today

New York - Steelband arranger and guitarist Scipio Sargeant passed away earlier today. SCIPIO “Skip” or “Sarge” Sargeant was born in Trinidad. At an early age he distinguished himself as one of the top musicians in his home country. As co-arranger fo

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The Stars Came Out to Shine: Silver Stars Make History as 2009 Panorama Champions

Trinidad, W.I. - The stars came out, and they did shine!! Silver Stars Steel Orchestra, that is. Making history as they did so, the band which calls Tragarete Road in Woodbrook, Trinidad their home, had three “firsts” at the end of the competition.

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No live music at Summit Opening

ALL THE music and singing that will be heard during the 45-minute cultural segment of the official opening of the Fifth Summit of the Americas carded for Friday April 17, at the Regency Hyatt in Port-of-Spain, will be pre-recorded. In effect, all the

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Silver Stars Steel Orchestra -2009 Panorama Champions

With a score of 469 Silver Stars Steel Orchestra became the new champions of the large bands category in the Trinidad and Tobago steelband panorama competition. They edged out the defending champions Phase II Pan Groove by a point. This victory is th

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Trindad & Tobago 2009 Panorama Captured by PanPodium in Pictures

Find more photos like this on When Steel Talks

Quiet, humble, unassuming but meticulous - Robbie Joseph, editor of Pan Podium is the consummate professional. He brings a cutting-edge combination of talent and experience to the table, in additi

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Skiffle Bunch does Southland Proud winning Pan In The 21st Century 2009

Trinidad - Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra did the Southland in Trinidad proud on a beautiful April 15 evening when they performed Georgia On My Mind as their tune of choice for the ‘Pan In The 21st Century’ competition. The band retained the lead posi

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Trinidad and Tobago 2009 Panorama - In the Yard Judging Schedule

In the Yard Judging Schedule click to see full schedule

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Greetings! Steel Band Trust info

Have you seen the Pan videos made by Steel Band Trust on youtube? He is a Phase11 aficionado! He has made 73 vids so far... Including T&T Panorama. London Notting Hill Carnival Panorama and more.... http://uk.youtube.com/user/SteeldrumTrust

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