“Once the music is in motion, the drummer is the ‘conductor’ of a Panorama arrangement - not the person in front of the band, whose role is more theatrical. Great Panorama drummers have a combination of finesse, awareness and power. They ‘captain’ th
1. stylistically, the 'sound of the steelband' is not particularly concerned about innovation as much as marketability [LIMITED LOCAL MARKETABILITY]. As a result, most musical direction of steelbands leans towards being a 'cover band' to be viable fo
THE NEW TODAYunderstands that the current executive led by Jason Skeete has written to the Minister of Culture, Senator Nolan Cox warning him of reprisals if the government entertains another group that is made up of some pannists associated with th
She JUMP OVER some HIGHLY-EDUCATED TOWN MEN and TAKEOVER the PAN TING in an era when WE NEED THE BEST BRAINS IN THE COUNTRY coming to the AID OF PAN with MODERN IDEAS!!!
And to see all these TRINI PAN LEADERS acting like LITTLE SHEEP stretching out d
Financial Contributors came forward in large numbers flooding the coffers of PAN TRINBAGO for the recent PANORAMA to the tune of MILLIONS. And yet THE PAN PLAYERS have not gotten a RED CENT for their SLAVE LABOUR.
“For me personally, I am most proud of throwing myself into learning a new Pan (cello) when I first began playing with PESO, and I am still currently playing it and loving it. When it comes to the Pan community, I am most proud of the continuous str
But PAN TRINBAGO will have to hire a NEW ERO and the first thing we will have to do is to start IDENTIFYING and DIGITALIZING the STEELBAND MUSIC LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD!!! I could devote 10 to 12 hours a day to a project like that.
“Ase, Ase, Ase” rang through the air at the opening prayers of Convois 2019, a two-week tribute to artists Winston “Shadow” Bailey and Leroy Clarke hosted by the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean in Tunapuna.
Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Was a Country Hit. Then Country Changed Its Mind
The viral phenomenon blew up so fast radio professionals had to rip it from YouTube to play it on the air, and the music industry is still scrambling to decide what, exact
“To the young female panists reading this who are dreaming of becoming involved with the steelpan as a career I say, “Yes, please do. There is room for you.” I think the only limitations on steelpan start with the individual holding the views. Don’t
MARCUS: Like allyuh keeping EVERYBODY IN THE DARK after all the PROMISES OF TRANSPARENCY.
Now, I never met you personally!!! And I never talk to you or NOTHING. But I have ABUCKLOCK UP in one ah meh bathrooms and THE BUCK tell me that if I want PAN
Chantal Esdelle - “ ... For me I would focus on changing the economics of Carnival so that the people who produce the music, especially players,benefit more from the product. As it stands, service providers of everything from transport to pyrotechni
“Don’t be afraid to do what you love. There will always be the percentage that has something negative to say about what you do, but once focus on yourself, focus on positivity and find ways to better yourself and others you will truly enjoy life/the
Port of Spain, 19th March 2019: The Trinidad and Tobago Music Company Limited (MUSICTT) kicks off Phase III of its Live Music District (LMD) with the return of its free signature event that will take place on Saturday 30th March 2019 from 6:00 pm at