Global -“In 1973 he migrated to Venezuela where he further developed his skills as a tuner of great merit, by tuning pans of different styles of other tuners who had passed through Venezuela and left their pans there. After nine years in Venezuela
When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of panist and arranger Lyndon Spencer on the passing of his mother Vilma Spencer.
Featuring performances from various chamber percussion ensembles, Fresh Pans, and SoMiSPO! Dr. John Wooton will be answering questions, live from the chat, and interviewing students and world-class composers alike!
The late Jomo Wahtuse was awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest steelpan in the world - the Jomoline. His claim for the Largest steel pan / steel drum - Claim Number: 313592 with the Guinness Book for Records has been successful and confi
For our 2020 graduation ceremonies Mr. Len Sharpe is 1 of the 4 honorary graduands to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to regional & international development by The UWI, St. Augustine Campus.
Now I have to begin by saying that -- based on MY EXPOSURE to the CALYPSO WORLD -- I have A MILLION QUERIES about the PEN HAND that most CALYPSO PERFORMERS purport to control. But I am tempted to give CREDIT TO BLUEBOY for his OWN LYRICAL COMPOSITIO
When Steel Talks extends Congratulations to Cailen Gill on winning the Junior Champion title in his category at Music Festival 2020 Steelpan Solo competition
You know BSO has got it going on when folks are walking off the streets in the Big Apple and are ready to drop a Spike Lee's "fitty" just to check out the show - because of the music leaking out of the building.
Frankie McIntosh named 2020 UWI Honorary Graduate – Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, W.I. - Franklyn “Frankie” McIntosh of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - for his work as a Musical Director/Composer - is one of fourteen
Story Time with Mr. Sanch– PanLara Undertakes a Christmas Mission of Goodwill
The 17-piece Steelband PanLara with players from teens to mid-twenties and working professionals was founded during a visit to South Africa in 2005 by music educator/social
