350 STEELBANDS IN TRINIDAD: How does the NEXT ADMINISTRATION plan to BENEFIT THEM?

Is it even possible to come up with a creative plan to service SO MANY STEELBANDS in such a small space?

The current administration promised to REBUILD PAN YARDS and turn them into CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE -- but those turned out to be EMPTY PROMISES wh

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Queen Mother A Desperadoes Fan!

When Steel Talks - News Reboot - March 11, 2011

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The Desperadoes - One of the greatest steelpan music recordings ever

Released in 1981 on the Charisma label, The Desperadoes, known throughout the world simply as the grey album, is considered the finest steelpan music recording ever by many. The impact of this release is still influencing steel orchestras all over th

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Our constitution, our rights - The Chopping Block with Bryon Serrette

Aquil Arrindell interviews former vice president of Pan Trinbago Keit Bryon Serrette on the Chopping Block.h Diaz.

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Future Proofing T&T Music Pt.2

‘This special edition RVRB will take the form of a panel discussion by some major industry heavy hitters such as: Chutney Soca Monarch King 2020 &2021 GI, World Famous DJ Private Ryan and Chantal Esdelle of The Ethnic Jazz Club. Topics will include

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Future Proofing T&T Music

This special edition RVRB will take the form of a panel discussion by some major industry experts and practitioners. Topics will include the issues faced for the music and events industry; pre Covid-19, those faced now during the pandemic and what

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Dr. Jit Samaroo! - Steelband Arranger Extraordinaire!!!

Remembering - Dr. Jit Samaroo - Steelband Arranger Extraordinaire!!!

 

Global - Dr. Jit Sukha Samaroo (Musician, Panist, Composer, and steel pan arranger) was born in Surrey Village in the Lopinot Valley, Trinidad, on 24 February 1950, the sixth of

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Ah still like THIS CALYPSO and as long as i hear it AH HAPPY

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“Yesterday” (1966) - Harmonites Steel Orchestra

“Yesterday”
Harmonites Steel Orchestra
Paul McCartney - composer
Knolly Bobb - arranger
Winston Fleming - captain
Telco TW-3325

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Post Carnival 2021 Suggestions - The Way Forward - Daryl C. Joseph

Carnival 2021 came and went. There is a tremendous amount of potential for us as a nation if we can learn from the experience. Here are my thoughts and suggestions

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Esso Trinidad Steel Band “Michelle” (1967)

“Michelle”
Esso Trinidad Steel Band
McCartney-Lennon
Arc A-1185, 1967

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Trinidad Maestros Steel Orchestra “I Could Have Danced All Night” (1961)

“I Could Have Danced All Night”
Trinidad Maestros Steel Orchestra, captain L. Lalsingh
comp. Lowe – Lerner
Telco TW 3056, 1961

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Big5 Pan Concert 2019 ‘Tribute to Neville Jules’

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Penal community upgrades Valley Harps panyard

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - South Trinidad’s Valley Harps Steel Orchestra now has a refurbished and upgraded home at Sunrees Road, Penal, thanks to community activism.

The concrete structure, decorated using recycled paint

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Despers USA Steel Orchestra - “Wining Queen” | Odie Franklin | Brooklyn, NY Panorama 2013|

When Steel Talks Reboot - Feel the Music - Live the Experience

Despers USA Steel Orchestra - “Wining Queen” | Odie Franklin | Brooklyn, NY Panorama 2013|

Tempo Version - Basement Yard Recordings 2013

Brooklyn, New York, USA - It’s the annual New Yor

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Modern Sound Corporation Live 1978 - with Rudy Smith

The Modern Sound Quintet was formed by Rudy Smith, a Trinidadian Steel Pan drummer late 60's in Sweden. This international group of musicians featured John Roachford (Piano) from Barbados, Sigfriend McIntosh (bass) from Surinam, George Allun (drums)

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Othello Molineaux - The Unmentioned Jazz Improvisation Master

Whenever mentioned is made of the great pan soloists and  jazz improvisation masters, none is made of Othello Molineaux? Why is that? Othello's and Monty Alexander's Ivory and Steel, Othello's works with the legendary Jaco Pastorius  and the legendar

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The Notting Hill Carnival was canceled last year. But it likely wouldn’t exist at all without the efforts of Claudia Jones

By Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff

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The Fun Police: Law Enforcement Comes to Carnival

Events like J’Ouvert in New York and Carnival in London have seen violent incidents. But the way they are policed says a lot about what happens when Black people gather.

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What Is Missed When Carnival Is Canceled: Sun, Joy, Freedom

NY Times

Loyal enthusiasts on what they missed in a year they needed Carnival the most.

Booming music. Glittering costumes. And perhaps even more important: the feeling of

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