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Has anything changed eleven years later? -- Revisited - The Demise of the Steelband Panorama - and the Possible Solution by Nestor Sullivan
by Nestor Sullivan
Global - This year, 2010, steelbands in England participating in the Panorama at the Notting Hill Carnival, played for free. That is, the bands received no monies for appearance fees or for prizes. It is reported that this was due
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A World Federation for Pan?
A World Federation for Pan?
Global - Over the last few days there has been much discussion on the When Steel Talks Network over the Nestor Sullivan article “The Demise of the Steelband Panorama - and the Possible Solution.” As a subsequent by-product
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Pan Trinbago - Pan Instruments Ltd
Maureen Manchook has been appointed to chair the board of Pan Instruments Ltd - Pan Trinbago pan manufacturing company.
Is this company would be a public company where you can buy shares?
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PhotoPlus Expo 2010: Go, See, Learn
PhotoPlus Expo 2010: Go, See, Learn
Global - If you are a photography enthusiast and want to learn more or increase your skills, don’t know what area of photography to venture into, are mystified by the continuing trends in digital equipment and edi
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Phase II Faces Eviction Again
From Trinidad Expesss By Gary Gardinez (Story Updated: Oct 25, 2010 at 11:51 PM ECT ) Ace arranger Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe is raving mad over the planned proposal by the Port of Spain City Corporation to 'evict" Petrotrin Phase II Pan Groove from its
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2010 PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo - and the Steel Orchestra: The Nexus
2010 PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo - and the Steel Orchestra: The Nexus
Global - It is another year and we again find ourselves at the annual PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo in New York at the Jacob Javits Center, to take in t
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Happy Birthday to the Great One! Len "Boogsie" Sharpe
As part of our celebration of Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, two historical recordings captured by Basement Recordings of arrangements created by M Read more…
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The Earl of Pan wears his crown gracefully
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “In 2004 Hurricane Ivan destroyed The Cayman Islands and evidently shattered my personal possessions including steelpans and household articles. The Canadian government hurriedly sent passenger planes to evacuate all Canadia
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Pan Culture in Kansas City
I'm reaching out for a local community college that wants to schedule a "Trini" event in KC during February 2011.
We need information about entertainment from the Caribbean region. I am looking for information about:
· Steel Drums,
· Limbo Dance
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Utopian Party (Brooklyn NY)
UTOPIA PAN SOUL: NEXT GENERATION, PRESENTS THEIR 2ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY~~~SAT OCT 30TH 2010~~~753 CLASSON AVE, (SIDE ENTRANCE)@ Park Place~~~ONLY$10~~~PUT ON YOUR COSTUME
(OPTIONAL) AND COME HAVE FUN WITH US~~~MUSIC BY THE JONES BROTHERS.
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The Pan Man who directed Mas Man returns to the Big Apple
New York, USA - Pan man and steelpan historian Dalton Narine was in town recently in his capacity of film maker and director. Narine was invited to attend and present at the private screening of ‘Mas Man,’ his critically-acclaimed film celebrating th
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In Search of a Steelband in Harlem African-American Day Parade 2010 features no Steelpan
In Search of a Steelband in Harlem
African-American Day Parade 2010 features no Steelpan
New York, USA - ....Harlem has a rich history with the steelpan instrument.....So, every year we still attend the parade hoping that this will be the year whe Read more…
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Listen to this and tell me what you think
The attached arrangement of Boogsie's Pan Army was written by me using Finale 6
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USSA SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING POSTPONED
Our apologizes to everyone. our special general meeting has to be postponed. A new date will be set and everyone will be informed, please bear with us. Thank you.
Keith Marcelle
Chairperson
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where can i find a tenor pan to buy in the uk ??
Am in the uk and looking for a good quality second hand or new pan (set ?) to buy for my son who is an enthusiast..can anyone help me with this ? Thanks x
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New World Steel Orchestra - by PanPodium
New World Steel Orchestra, originally founded
in 1984 by Arthur France MBE was re-launched
twenty years later in 2004. Arthur was born in
Nevis the sister island of St. Kitts. Among
the most lasting achievements has
been his promotion of the first ever
Lee
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SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
Attention. USSA is calling a special general meeting on Friday October 15th,2010, 7:30 pm at IS 68 (Bildersee) on 956 E82 Street between Flatlands and Avenue J.
This meeting is open to everyone.
Thank you.
Keith Marcelle
Chairperson
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Beverly Griffith - Trinidad & Tobago’s Panorama Revisited
Global - ....For myself; after an absence of 19 years from the Panorama arena, the prospect of returning evoked a myriad of conflicting thoughts and emotions, which started with the initial offer made to me by the late (WITCO Desperadoes leader) Rudo
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Steelband Classic Performance Video - Sonatas Panorama 2001
Steelband Classic Performance - Sonatas at Panorama 2001
In 2001 the New York Steelband music community made history as the major franchises came together and staged their own panorama competition. The event is considered one of the greatest achieve
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