United Kingdom - From Panorama player to music educator - she has experienced all aspects of the Pan up close and personal. Performer, arranger, and now director - the steelpan instrument is in her b
Background (Extract from Yara/Music Literacy Trust/UWI event for Silver Stars 60th Anniversary)
“Edwin grew up in pan. His brother, Junior, was the arranger of a steel band that practiced for hours when preparing for a music festival or Carnival in t
Saddened by the passing of Edwin Pouchet a great loss to the steel pan fraternity.
Edwin like his brother will always be remembered for the out standing contributions
in the development of the steel pan movement. To Edwin's immediate family our
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- Members of Xalapa Steel Band of México were in Trinidad for the early part of the 2014 Panorama season, and took part in the preliminaries with Valley Harps Steel Orchestra led by Michelle Huggins-Watts. Eight members, six of them players,
Gazettes.com
California, USA - ....With their hands moving fast, the advanced level steel drum artists were busy this week preparing for their biggest performance of the year. Next Wednesday, March 26, Cabrillo is hosting its annual Steel Drum Festi
Congrats Glenroy...from WST to Trinidad Express
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To me, growth of the steelband means more participation by our youth, more opportunities to generate income, and more steelband activities throughout the year.
This is why I have been an advocate f
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - This year’s scintillating steel orchestra performances at the Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama Medium & Large Conventional Finals were captured “live” and are now available on DVD.
“Celebrating the Evolution of Pan - Pa
Read more…I think Andy Narell style of music will have more appeal the a world wide audience than the music played for panorama.
I don't think others will appreciate panorama music as we do.
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Japan - Pan is in her blood. She has traveled all over the world with the steelpan instrument as her passport. She is currently a student at NIU. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Yuki
The Herald Star
Ohio, USA - Plans are being made for the eighth-annual Ohio Valley Festival of Steel, an event shaping up to be another "pan marathon," according to Shelly Irvine, festival founder and coordinator.
The event will be held May 10 at Ca
Read more…Now that Carnival is over have you really listened to what All Stars has played. Smooth offerings year after year, no matter what his supporters think, is what people who listen to Steel Band music call disposable music. Music that his own players re
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Trinidad & Tobago - She is a lady with a full plate. University student, section leader, organizer and of course panist for La Brea Nightingales Steel Orchestra... In an exclusive interview with When
uakron.edu
Ohio, USA - Caribbean, classical and a little John Lennon will mix musically spring when The University of Akron Steel Drum Band performs Saturday, April 5, 8 p.m., at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., on the UA campus.
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Trinidad & Tobago- It was love at first sight or fate as she calls it. She is a player for Panland Steel Orchestra in Japan and World Champion Phase II Pan Groove of Trinidad and Tobago. In an exclusi
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad and Tobago - A scholar, an intellect, a musician, planner, mentor and motivator are some of the words one can use to describe one of the most influential and important figures in the steelpan
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Trinidad & Tobago- She is one of a select few panists where only a ‘first name’ is needed for instant recognition, anywhere in the world of Pan. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Candice
Trinidad & Tobago- From child to adult, the steelpan instrument has been a constant love and comrade. Her love for the instrument is profound. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Julie Wi
I've been trying to find resources, but have come up empty, so I thought I'd turn to you experts!
Does anyone have the best way to start teaching pan to young kids (below 5 years old)? I've seen several examples of lessons, but they are usually gear
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago vice-president Bryon Serrette yesterday apologised to the public for the late finish to the National Panorama finals, saying the lethargic flow among competing bands and efforts by the
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