We always talk about Trinidad History of the Steelband, but it seems like the island of Antigua has a lot of history of Pan, Can we get a Discussion going on this? It looks like there is a lot of information that the Panmen/women would like to share
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China - A chance meeting has developed into an intense love affair with the steelpan instrument, art form and culture. As a member of Planet Pan of Maine and Exodus Steel Orchestra of Trinidad, Xiaoto
While looking up info on pan layouts and purchase, I came across Definite Pitch. I was quite interested in Ansel Joseph's Pan Notes, which amount to his account of the evolution of pan and steelband. I found them quite compelling and logical. I co
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Dominica, W.I. - From the Caribbean island of Dominica to the Ivy League walls of Princeton University, the pan has always been by her side. It is simply her joy. Her romance with the pan and pan cult
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. - No last name is needed for instant recognition in the world of Pan for “Natasha.” She is as equally humble as she is immensely talented. Destined for greatness - she is a musi
Thanks WST/Pan Times for your continued dedication and service you provide your membership.
Your Tribute To Women In Pan “Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form had me thinking.
On Panorama Finals night we saw Pan Trinbago leadership offer
Read more…I have always maintained that Trinidad's Carnival has suffered in quality as steel-band participation in the carnival parade has diminished.
The most visible demonstration of this over the last few years is the fact that while rest of the carnival
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March 3rd, 2014
Toronto. Canada
7:30pm (Carnival Monday night)
Greetings all,
This is a research project, and your input will be greatly appreciated. I wish to put forward a basic question of which you may feel free to respond
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Miranda has traveled the world over as a member of the legendary Desperadoes Steel Orchestra. She embodies all the characteristics of a great panist - talent, intellect, disc
Triinidad and Tobago - Her story, her reality, her journey - A Pan story... In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Josanne Francis of Trinidad and Tobago—now an NIU graduate student—shares h
Minister of the Arts and Multiculturalism Dr Lincoln Douglas has challenged the executive of Pan Trinbago to prove to the world that their organisation is “The World Governing Body for Pan”.
The challenge
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Global - Journalist, steelpan historian and film director Dalton Narine pens an open letter to birdsong steel orchestra arranger Andy Narell (right), proffering his frank sentiments regarding Narell’s 2014 arrangement of We Kinda Mus
An exclusive WST interview with Panorama arranger, recording and performing artist Andy Narell
“...You ask if I want to win Panorama. In its present form, I would have to say it doesn’t interest me at all. I would however like to be able to play
Read more…In the aftermath of the 2014 Carnival celebration, a number of areas of discontent have prompted negative comment. This only further underscored that we’ve been in the throes of what I have chosen to call an across-the-board “dumbing down” of our cul
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of champion Arranger Edwin Pouchet of Silver Stars Steel Orchestra
To first "prove to the 'world'," that anything is "the 'world governing' body" for anything speaks to first clearly understanding what "world" and "governing" mean. What part/s of the world do we refer and is/are being governed?
The Guardian by Anthony Clarence
...The question has to be asked though, are we killing Carnival and sacrificing the mas and spectator participation by the overkill of police methodology and the rigid rulings of the National Carnival Commission (NCC)
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A performance by Witco Desperadoes ended before it started on Saturday. Just before 9 pm, moments before the band was scheduled to perform at the 25th anniversary celebration of Smokey & Bunty, a c
"The National Musical Instrument of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, conceived through the imagination and innovation of an extraordinary people - the steel pan - forms the core of the illustration, unquestionably highlighting the focal theme of
