The Pan View - from the Pan Yards of Sesame Flyers and CrossFire Steel Orchestras

New York, USA - When Steel Talks (WST) took in the vibes at the pan yard of Sesame Flyers last evening after the early-morning vandalism that disrupted their music flow. About two blocks away, WST could hear the beautiful sounds of the orchestra as t

Steel Bands in American Schools: What They Are, What They Do, and Why They're Growing!

The Prime Minister, Steelpan and Tassa on Madison Avenue - India Day Parade 2010

 New York - The Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, was Guest of Honor on the lead float for the 30th India Day Parade on Madison Avenue in New York. Steelpan, Tassa and carnival masqueraders were a proud part of

Sonatas Steelband Launch - Method to the Madness

New York - In spite of the steady drizzle and dark overcast skies, the bands came out to play. One by one they arrived: Pan Ambassadors, Despers USA, Harmony, ADLIB, CASYM, Pantonic, Steel Sensation, Sesame Flyers and others were all slated to perfor

Utopia Pan Soul BBQ Tomorrow 8-14-2010

Utopia Pan Soul: next generation Inc. invites all to a Barbeque and Pan. Come and enjoy some tasty Barbeque chicken, fish, beef,and pork dinners all just $12 refreshments on sale also pan music by Despers USA, Dem Stars, Black Love, Steel Sensation a

Sunday serving of Steelpan Music at D’Radoes Band Launch

Sunday serving of Steelpan Music at D’Radoes Band Launch
New York - Fashionably - or frustratingly, depending on your point of view - late, D’Radoes Steel Orchestra kicked off their annual band launch in high musical style last Sunday evening around

Junior Panorama Steelband Competition 2K10 in UK

CSI SteelbandLondon, UK - CSI Steelband Trust retained their BAS/CAPCA (British Association of Steelbands/ Children and Parents Carnival Association) Junior Panorama title for the third consecutive year. This is coupled with their victory at the firs

steelpan means business

STAKEHOLDERS in the steelpan industry should remain focused and not become distracted by the naysayer's if they want to be successful.

With a sound business plan and corporate practices the steelpan industry must be competitive and relevant in a de

Bands locations & practice times New York Panorama 2010

Any Pan Frat members with info on NY bands practice locations ie cross streets and practice times please post them up.

Pan arrangers in the making

Young people are the future of pan

These young arrangers working together in the BPTT sponsored Arranging and Composing for the Steelband course under the expert guidance of Michelle Huggins-Watts (second from right).

11 Aug 2010

Bright you

Steelpan fraternity members to receive Awards

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Forty-five awards will be handed out to deserving individuals, steelbands, and organizations when Pan Trinbago hosts its annual awards function. The gala event  will take place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts

No steel band at Leicester Caribbean Carnival 2010

Leicester, England - Organisers of Leicester's 25th Caribbean Carnival believe lack of funding forced the event to go ahead without any live music from a steel band. Sugar Christopher, Leicester Caribbean Carnival Chairman, says they could not afford

Pan Trinbago hands out awards

Four Champions Plus One - Launch Equals Steelpan Music Magic

Four Champions Plus One - Launch Equals Steelpan Music Magic

New York, USA - Sometimes less is indeed more as was the case at Pantonic’s 2010 band launch. Whenever you bring three past New York panorama champions - Despers USA, CASYM, Pantonic and

Notting Hill Carnival moves Panorama from Hyde Park - budget had been cut from £150,000 to £30,000

Notting Hill CarnivalEngland - This year's Notting Hill Carnival steel band competition will not be held in Hyde Park due to a lack of funds. Organisers said the Panorama event on 28 August would be held in Horniman's Pleasance Park instead as the b

New York Panorama 2010 - arrangers, order of appearance

New York Panorama 2010 - arrangers, order of appearance  and tunes

1. Pantonic
2. CASYM
3. Despers USA
4. Harmony
5. D'Radoes
6. ADLIB
7. Dem Stars
8. NY Marsicans
9. Pan Sonatas
10. Crossfire
11. Boston Metro
12. Sesame F
    
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Pan Explosion 2010 on "Pantastic Saturday": ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Pan Explosion 2010 on "Pantastic Saturday":  Grenada Steel Orchestras, Arrangers, Bomb & Tribute Tunes ORDER OF APPEARANCE

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Trafalgar Square Pan Jamboree 2010

CSI at the Trafalgar Square Pan Jamboree 2010England - BAS celebrated its tenth anniversary of hosting their BAS/GLA Steelband Jamboree in Trafalgar Square this year. Over the past ten years BAS has fully supporte

Sonatas Sports Day in pictures

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Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra - Sports Day New York Steelband Fraternity Come Together for Fun, Fun Fun

Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra - Sports Day
New York Steelband Fraternity Come Together
for Fun, Fun Fun


Steelpan musicians battle for basketball supremacy on Sonatas’ Sports DayNew York, USA - Have you ever wondered - what does a world-class performin