J’Ouvert in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, New York, USA - Brooklyn J’Ouvert on Labor Day morning, Monday September 2. Steelbands, rhythm sections, Ole Mas, Jab Jab and much more can be experienced along Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn, starting at Fla
Read more…When Steel Talks joins Despers USA and the global steelpan community in sending prayers and love to Despers USA Steel Orchestra’s member, 18 year-old Latavia Deane who has been valiantly battling cancer for most of her life. She is now in a coma. L
Read more…Steelpan in the Sauna - a Scorcher of a Band Launch for Despers USA
New York, USA - Sizzling heat... streaming sweat... sauna-like conditions... and Steelbands. That was the combination within the 2011 band launch of Despers USA this past Saturday.
Read more…102° in the Shade - Despers USA’s Launch Raises Steelpan Music Index
Brooklyn, New York - Bring your ‘A’ game or stay home. On the New York steelpan music scene anything less can result in your feelings getting hurt. Surrounded by cagey and knowled
Steel Drum Bands Rock Old Mill’s Gymnasium
Maryland, USA - Steel drum bands from five local high schools shook the gymnasium floor Friday night at Old Mill High’s sixth annual Panorama concert.
Bands from Catonsville, Perry Hall, Sparrows Point,
Middletown, Ohio, USA -This past weekend was a busy one for members of the Madison Instrumental Program! The Steel Band and Jazz Band were both in action multiple times throughout the weekend! On Friday, May 6th the Steel Band performed before the Da
Despers USA Steel Orchestra Launch - Ready for 2010
Steelband Musical Superiority is the goal
Performing at Sonatas’ Sports DayNew York, USA - It’s on! The New York steelband music summer season is in full effect. “Come good or don’t come out at all
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
