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)
Read more…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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From these beginnings, Carnival evolved into an inclusive annual street party, thanks to the artists and organizers who followed Jones’s lead. In 1966, Rhaune Laslett, a community leader in Notting Hill, revived the festiv
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.
J’Ouvert has its roots in denial.
In the late 1700s, Fr
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Loyal enthusiasts on what they missed in a year they needed Carnival the most.
By Geneva Abdul, Pierre-Antoine Louis, Sandra E. Garcia and Sharine Taylor
Booming music. Glittering costumes. And perhaps even more important: the feeling of
Read more…Still sounding awesome 17 years later to the day. Thank you Mr. Marcano and the late Dr. Samaroo for always providing access wherever we met - Antigua, New York, Trinidad & Tobago...
Just Listen ! From a Friday night many moons ago...
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In 1943 Leroy Ali Williams, born in Trinidad, found himself growing up in an area where music was a big part of the culture and musicians were highly respected. At the age of 12, Leroy developed a strong in
Ted Cruz's 2021 Cancun Vacation - Waiting for that first Ted Cruz public statement on his whereabouts....
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When Steel Talks Reboot - Feel the Music - Live the Experience
Brooklyn, New York, USA - Andy Akiho & The Knights performs the classic “Opus Pocus” by Jaco Pastorius.
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When Steel Talks - Feel the Music - Live the Experience
New York, USA - Frankie McIntosh & Garvin Blake Sextet perform a Dr. Frankie McIntosh-arrangement and original composition of ‘One for “Boogsie”’ by Frankie McIntosh - at Brooklyn College’s Whi
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Global - He was the blueprint for successful steelband leadership. George Goddard, one of the early leaders of the Steelbands Association, was awarded the Trinidad & Tobago Humming Bird Medal Gold posthumously for his contribution to the development
In an interview today, BYRON SERRETTE called the hiring of the CURRENT PRO of PAN TRINBAGO unconstitutional and illegal. He saw BEVERLEY RAMSEY MOORE as THE WORST THING FOR PAN and essentially appealed to the STEELBAND FRATERNITY to open their eyes a
Read more…DID THE PRESIDENT sell out THE PAN to get FINANCING for her 2021 ELECTION CAMPAIGN? All kinda rumours going around -- ah doh know who to believe.
Steelband performers in Trinidad and Tobago (steeldrum’s birthplace) since 1950, have been represented by three organizations: the Steelbands Association, the National Association of Trinidad and Tobago Steelbandsmen (NATTS), and (now) Pan Trinbago.
Read more…In Memoriam - T&T Performing Arts Network
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Jon Batiste and Stay Human perform a special medley to celebrate Mardi Gras and Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival, featuring the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Brazil's Quarteto Do Groove, Etienne Charles, panist Josanne Fr
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Jazz musician Etienne Charles will share the spirit of Trinidad Carnival in a video featuring soca star Kees Dieffenthaller and blue devil masqueraders on American talk show, the Late Show with
Read more…SILVER STARS had a BETTER VERSION but I CANNOT FIND IT!!! Read more…
