Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Twelve conventional steel orchestras are sparring musically in the finals for Pan in the 21st Century on June 11. The event is the second segment in the musical showcase coming off at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-S
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Rachel Rankin-HaywardEngland, UK - A musician who played on the soundtrack for the new Little Mermaid film treated movie lovers to a live performance at the show’s premiere.
Rachel Rankin-Hayward was dressed in underwater themed garments
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| Kendall K. Williams at the Princeton Graduate Hooding and Recognition Ceremony |
When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Kendall K. Williams on his achieving his doctorate degree in music from Princeton University. We are immensely proud of
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| Israel McLeod |
Passed one year ago today.
Will always be remembered and appreciated as a Renegades treasure.
May he Rest In Peace
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‘We have become a team’: Toronto Caribbean carnival producers join management board to help festival thrive
Toronto, Canada - ....For years, there’s been tension between masquerade bands, steelpan and calypso performers who produce the
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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - On Sunday afternoon crowds gathered at The Polygon to bid farewell to a photographic exhibition that celeb
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The Carnival will take place on Sunday
Luton Carnival 2022Luton, England, U.K. - The Luton International Carnival procession route has been released as excitement builds for the annual festivities.
The carnival, which will take place o
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London, England - Notting Hill Carnival organisers, masqueraders and steelpan players were able to get a preview of the new king’s style when Charles, then Prince of Wales, visited The Tabernacle in Powis Square on 13 July 2022, eight days
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Saltire Steelband
Clackmannanshire, Scotland, U.K. - Established in 2013, the Saltire Steelband is one of only two bands in Scotland playing Trinidadian steel pans.
To celebrate a decade of performing, Saltire Steel has
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Chris Searle interviews master of the jazz steel pan LEON FOSTER THOMAS on the release of his album Calasanitus
England, U.K. - Musical snobbery has often consigned the beauty and melodism of steel pan as a lower form of musical instr
Read more…Dr. Winston "Shadow" Bailey (October 4, 1941 - October 23, 2018).
Shadow was one of my (any many other peoples) favourite calypsonians. The world lost one of the greatest to ever perform the art of calypso & soca. This is a mix of some of his grea
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Playing on for Patrick: Members of Proman Starlift Steel Orchestra play a song in tribute to former Pan Trinbago president Patrick Arnold at the Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain on Thursday evening.Trini
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Metronomes Steel OrchestraLondon, United Kingdom - Metronomes Steel Orchestra, one of the most renowned steelbands in the United Kingdom, was formed in 1973 by Irvin Corridan and Phil Dubique. ‘Metro’ has developed into an integral part o
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Global - Every once in a while, a new virtual instrument comes along that captures its subject so well, it becomes the new benchmark. Such is the case with Andy Narell Steel Pans — The Ellie Mannette Collection. Watch steel pan mas
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Kangaloo: Relationships with mothers are lifelong
Blown away moment. Honoring Pan students.
In my profession (musician), there are always special moments. It comes with the territory but this moment came through my students as a music educator. Last Monday, May 8th, St Thomas primary decided to h
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Shaun Bennett playing the steelpanFlorida, USA - University of North Florida graduate Shaun Bennett’s passion for music started when he was a child. It has served him well throughout his studies and professional career as a musician an
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Creekside School’s steel drum bandNew York, USA - The live music scene at the Lilac Festival is an eclectic mix of national artists, Rochester area bands and a chance for local students to take center stage. A special ensemble of st
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