Global - The year is 1987 and pan is about to begin its meteoric rise. One of the (critical) events that catapulted this ascension is the now-historic Desperadoes Steel Orchestra tour of New York which included performance stints at Carnegie Hall, Ha
TRINIDAD ALL STARS : This band started in 1935 as the “Hell Yard Boys” They changed their name to “Second Fiddle” in 1936 They were also known as “Bad Behavior” In 1938, they changed th
Congratulations are in order for The Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra for a job well done. We should be proud of Barry Mannette and his group of young charges for their fine performances in Montreal. It appears they have earned the right to be "Ambass
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - He is quiet, reserved, unassuming and soft-spoken yet his passion for the steelpan and its music burns white hot. Meet Carl Chase, the man singularly responsible for the int
Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra captures the hearts and minds of Montréal for F.I.S.M.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - With the results of two competitions now in hand, Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra closed out the 10th Annual Montreal International Ste
Trinidad and Tobago - Some of the world’s best and most renowned steel orchestras will be assembling in Trinidad and Tobago for command performances over two days as part of the NAPA Festival project.
Talking about Copper's day - he was something else as Trini's like to say. He was also the captain of the Angel Harps Steel Orchestra. In those days playing the steel pan was termed "beating pan" and it was a 'special group' of players that beat pan
Finally I am hearing some music in panorama I can trully enjoy, unfortunately bands are still hung up on the competition thing, I am hearing a lot of unfair remarks bout the last two panoramas, the best arranged pieces did not win, and that is not th
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The inclusion of steel orchestras from Pan in the 21st Century in the NAPA (National Academy for the Performing Arts) project gives the steelpan community the opportunity to showcase the versatility of the national instrumen
St. Lucia, W.I. - There will be no Panorama this year. Again! And one of the main reason, I understand is that money promised has not been paid for competition since 2008. I could not believe my ears. Can someone confirm for me, please? If this is i
New York, USA - When Steel Talks was on the road, off on another steelpan-cuisine quest - this time the Curry-Que of reigning New York Panorama champions Pan Sonatas. The group is known for having the sweetest steelpan instruments in the tri-state ar
St. George’s, Grenada - “Carnival Saturday will be a Pantastic Saturday!” This was the exclamation by GCC’s (Grenada Carnival Committee) Chairman, Colin Dowe, in responding to the news that the membership of the Grenada Steelband Association (GSA)
Please accept the condolences and thoughts on the passing of your Mother, from the When Steel Talks & Basement Recordings staff, and convey same to the rest of your family.
Attention to all steelbands in the New York area. There will be a very important meeting held on Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 at the 67th, Pct, 7pm, located on Snyder Ave. between Nostrand and Rodgers Ave. All are asked to attend. Thank you.
Graduates jam a rhythm section on the P.H.I.Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - On June 10th 2010, nineteen participants graduated from the Percussive Harmonic Instrument (P.H.I./ PHI) Training Programme at the T&TEC Tropical Angel Harps Panyard, Enterprise, C
Global - The year is 1987 and pan is about to begin its meteoric rise. One of the (critical) events that catapulted this ascension is the now-historic Desperadoes Steel Orchestra tour of New York which included performance stints at Carnegie Hall, Ha
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - With the results of two competitions now in hand, Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra closed out the 10th Annual Montreal International Ste
Arranger Jeannine RemyTrinidad & Tobago, W. I. - Recently, Dr. Remy, as arranger, captured the sought-after 2010 Pan in the 21st Century title with