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
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
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
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
Read more…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
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
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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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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
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.
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…In the Yard Judging Schedule click to see full schedule
Read more…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
Read more…Arima Golden Symphony performing “A Blue Crescendo” amassed 432 points, some 13 points ahead of its nearest rival, Tornadoes, also playing “A Blue Crescendo”. The other six qualifying bands making it to the “big yard” on Wednesday 18th February alon
Read more…An Analysis and Review of Trinidad and Tobago’s2009 National Steelband Panorama by Dr. Jeannine Remy Trinidad, W.I. - The format of a panorama tune has evolved because of the early innovations of arrangers who actually gave the judges ideas for the
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