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UTT PATRON OF THE ARTS BURSARY 2023

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Hatters Steel Orchestra VIDEO - Pan Talent (arr E Brooks Sr & Dr J9 Remy) - WSMF Finals 2002

This is the VIDEO version - update from audio only posted on 3 January 2011.
Hatters Steel Orchestra - Pan Talent - arr E Brooks Sr & Dr J9 Remy - WSMF - Finals 2002

Pan Talent - Test Piece - WSMF 2002
Composed in 1965 by Fitzgerald Henry [13th Jan 1

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SHESO trains 41 more young panists

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, W.I. - The Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra (SHESO) started its July/ August pan training programme back in 1995.

And, to date, over 150

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Hatters VIDEO - 9/11 - The Attacks and Aftermath of September 11th 2001 - At last

Hatters VIDEO - 9/11 - The Attacks and Aftermath of September 11th 2001 - At last

Dr. J9 found an old VHS tape and got it digitised. A plus for our history!
We are thankful to an unknown video producer who put it all together.
We get the 9/11 sample

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Miami Carnival Set for Annual Steelband Panorama Competition on October 6, 2023 at Central Broward Park

Cultural musical experience showcases pan music’s rhythms and sweet sounds during Miami Carnival Weekend

Lauderhill, Florida, USA - Miami Carnival will hold its annual Steelband Panorama competition presente

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No New York Carnival for When Steel Talks

For the first time in over forty years, almost since its inception, Basement Recordings/When Steel Talks, will not have captured the music of New York's finest steel orchestras for the purpose of historical documentation and musical performance accu

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I have a new respect for BERTEL GITTENS as he tries to rebrand "STEEL DRUM" to "STEELPAN" ... because he seems to have a COSMIC INFLUNECE as INDIA catches the same backwater fever ... INDIA to“Bharat”

I have been following PAN MUSIC (STEELDRUM MUSIC) for decades. And in recent years, I have been following the INDIA AGENDA on how they were trying to build a GLOBAL INDIAN NATION integrating INDIAN EXPATS from all over the world under the INDIAN FOLD

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This is one of the most intrguing PANORAMA ARRANGEMENTS I have heard in a very long time ... especially in terms of how the BASS SECTION was utiilized

Now, as the eternal PAN CRITIC, I have a couple disclaimers. First of all the timbre of the arrangement had a bit of an OLD TIME LAVWAY feel and the TEMPO of the song was really too slow and clean for a PANORAMA SONG. Beyond that, I have heard THE CA

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BERTEL GITTENS has a lot of work to do: All over the world they are having PANORAMAS and not STEELPANORAMAS ...

It will take decades for the AMERICAN STEELDRUM MUSIC MOVEMENT to switch to the NEW BRANDING -- if they ever do.And because of advancements in technology ... we will lose that war. But the insular thinking always dominates PAN PROGRESS.

Ah see ah man

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New York 2023 Panorama Results - Metro Steel Orchestra celebrates championship with Terrance “BJ” Marcelle

New York, USA - Dancing with small steps of delight, Metro Steel Orchestra’s Anthony “Big Tony” Joseph came on stage to embrace the trophy which represented the work of his players, champi

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When Steel Talks extends Best Wishes to all the 2023 NY Panorama participants

When Steel Talks extends Best Wishes to all the 2023 NY Panorama participants - Good luck to all the steel orchestras.

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UK 2023 Panorama Results - Still #1: Ebony Steelband with 24th title

London, England, U.K. - Ebony Steelband has done it again. With champion arranger Duvone Stewart, the British band now has twenty-four UK Panorama titles under its belt.

see more, get full results

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New York Panorama 2023 - Order of Appearance

New York, USA - Harmony Music Makers open up the 2023 New York Panorama competition on Saturday September 2.

Reigning champions D’Radoes Steel Orchestra will defend their crown from what some would consider a ‘power play position’ - ten of ten.

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Parents looking for Steel Pan Classes, Lessons in Toronto, Canada?

Thank you, WhenSteelTalks, for this forum. 

Click video link below,  one day soon, everyone will Learn how to play the tune "Calm Down" by Rema, Selena Gomez on Steepan (steel pan, steel drum)!  Parents, looking for Pan Classes, Lessons in Toronto,

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TRINIS are real hypocrites to pretend that they LOVE DENYSE PLUMMNER, now

I can't stand it!!!

WE TING ... if I translate that into TRINI TING -- WHEN STEEL TALKS will take down my posting.

I personally know a guy who was not BLACK ENOUGH to be tuning pans ... and if allyuh know the HELL HE CATCH trying to contribute to PAN

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Beverley Ramsey-Moore – The boss of T&T’s steelpan community

Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - From the sleepy fishing village of Black Rock, Tobago emerged a woman who became the bass of the steelpan community in T&T.

Beverley Ramsey-Moore, the 17^th President of Pan Trinbago, and the fir

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UK 2023 Champion Panorama arranger Duvone Stewart at Notting Hill Carnival Monday 2023

 

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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of performing artist Denyse Plummer on her passing

The life of Denyse Plummer, over five decades in song

CNC3 editor

Denyse Plummer, a former pop singer who switched to calypso and later gospel in a musical career that spanned more than five decades, died today at age 69. 

She had been ailing for

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Watch -- Notting Hill Carnival 2023 - Monday Live Stream

 Watch -- Notting Hill Carnival 2023 - Monday Live Stream

London, England, U.K. - Notting Hill Carnival live stream for Carnival Monday, August 28.

UK National Steelband Panorama 2023 - Live Stream

https://www.panonthenet.com/live-stream/2023/carniv

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Steelpan Pioneers to be Honoured on Independence Evening

Vincent Hueloy Yip Young - former manager of Solo Harmonites Steel Orchestra and decorated Cultural Ambassador

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - As part of the global schedule of activities for the annual Steelband Month in Trinidad and Tobago, and certainl

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