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Obituary of Beverly Ruthven Griffith
Obituary of Beverly Ruthven Griffith
After a courageously fought battle with several illnesses, Beverly R. Griffith of Deerfield Beach, Florida passed away on April 19, 2022.
Beverly was born on April 18, 1941 in Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago.
When Steel Talks extends Happy Birthday greetings to scholar, intellectual, composer, champion arranger, administrator and panist Khan Cordice - June 26
Reboot -- Victor ‘Babu’ Samuel – Governor General’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Medal – Gold, for meritorious performance in Music
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda extends heartiest congratulations to Victor "Babu" Samuel for achieving this most deserving national award. #RPFAB #forceofexcellence
Victor ‘Babu’ Samuel – Governor General’s Faithful and Meritorious Se
When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Victor “Babu” Samuel on his passing on June 28, 2022
Scholar, educator, champion Panorama arranger, drummer and ace panist Victor “Babu” Samuel has passed
Read more…We Talent Showcase for the Young People and By The Young People
Saturday June 25 is set aside for the Youth themed “WeTalent Showcase” to raise awareness of the potential of young people.
This event hosted by the St. James Committee Improvement Committee in conjunction with Kathleen Howell & Team organized and
Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra coming to Regatta Park
The News Guard
Oregon, USA - Lincoln City Parks & Recreation (LCP&R) is hosting a special concert at 5:30 p.m. June 25 in Regatta Park, at the Morgan Family Stage.
The Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra, a large and unique mus
Read more…CONGRATULATIONS to the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS on winning THE 2022 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP with TWO STARTERS with CARIBBEAN ROOTS ...
We sent KD to BROOKLYN to try to get BUGS and WHENSTEELTALKS a CHAMPIONSHIP ... but THE FORCE remained with us. I want to celebrate KLAY THOMPSON and ANDREW WIGGINS for bringing their CARIBBEAN ROOTS to THIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Read more…When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to innovator, administrator and ADLIB Steel Orchestra founder Mr. Franklin Mayers - June 22
Ellie Mannette with Franklin Mayers of ADLIB Steel Orchestra |
Manager – Franklin Mayers
In August of 1989, a group of Caribbean-Americans
Moving To The Beat of Kaiso & Pan in St, James
Calypso takes centre stage at the WeBe at St. James Live 22… We Back Festival on Friday 24 at the St. James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St. James.
With Scrunter, Superblue, Johnny King, Funny, Bally, Trinidad Rio and David Bereaux on guita
Read more…Remembering the late great panist and steelband captain Wayne “Bumpy” Inniss on his birthday - June 18th
Wayne “Bumpy” Inniss at New York J’Ouvert |
Wayne “Bumpy” Inniss with Despers USA |
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Read more…Pandemonium at Republic Bank
Barbados Today
Barbados, W.I. - Republic Bank has injected BDS$85 000 in sponsorship into the National Cultural Foundation’s (NCF) pan event.
The Republic Bank Pandemonium, one of the highly-anticipated events on the 2022 Crop Over calendar, will
Read more…Johann Chuckaree to showcase musical roots in “His Story” concert
Loop News
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan virtuoso Johann Chuckaree will entertain an eager Queen’s Hall audience next weekend in a celebration of two decades in the business.
His Story: A Musical Journey, scheduled for Saturday, Jun
Read more…Johann to play one for dad - Panist tells musical story tomorrow, June 18
Trinidad Express Newspapers
Panist tells musical story tomorrow
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Johann Chuckaree has an intriguing story to tell. Chuckaree will unpack the joy, triumph and profound pain of
Read more…Trini Riddims hosts show at “Despers” panyard on June 18
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Port-of-Spain,
Read more…Franklyn Grant stamps his name on American pop culture - from panyard to recording studio
Loop News
From the panyard to recording studio, the T&T-born producer and engineer has shaped the most popular songs
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Franklyn Grant recalls the first time he met Mariah Carey.
Prior to meeting her, the musi
Read more…Migrant children to learn to play pan
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Venezuelan migrant boys and girls in TT will receive steelpan classes, says new Venezuelan ambassador Álvaro Sánchez Cordero (pictured).
This plan is part of the education and support programme
Read more…Pan Evolution - A Steelband Grows in Brooklyn
by Garvin Blake
Saturday, June 11 was etched on my calendar since BRIC released their Celebrate Brooklyn schedule in late April. Pan was again taking center stage at the borough's biggest and best summer festival. Adding to the anticipation, this s
When Steel Talks extends Happy Birthday greetings to educator, scholar, champion steelband panorama arranger and performing artist Seion Gomez - June 14
More Outrage Details on BBC’s lack of Coverage of Steel Orchestra performance at The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
“Really good to see this performance, as it was unique! Shame the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) saw fit not to broadcast it live on TV to the world as part of the Platinum Jubilee Parade. (Instead, they chose to
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