Global- The first few images in “The Illustrated Story of Pan” (288 pages) that jumped up and grabbed my eyeballs seemed eerily familiar. It wasn’t the six or seven young men scratching out the early rhythm of the steel band on paint pans, biscuit dr
The short film/documentary 'And Great Showers of Tears Came Down' by steelpan historian and award-winning filmmaker Dalton Narine, won awards at several film festivals. The score was composed by the late roycrosse, who also delivers the steelpan per
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore(pictured) met with Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin on May 19, and the meeting has been described as constructive and amicable.
Well the NEW MINISTER OF CULTURE says that she does not want BEVERLEY RAMSEY-MOORE as a director in THE NCC. She wants another representative .... MARCUS ASH is a good man to be the PAN TRINBAGO representative as director.
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Antigua and Barbuda’s reigning Panorama champion, Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, is hosting its upcoming Panorama Launch entitled “Legacy - Where it all began.” The action is on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Baker’s Corner in the P
When Steel Talks extends our condolences to the family and friends of panist Hameed Shaqq. He was a committed supporter to all things that benefited the advancement of Pan.
North Brentwood, Maryland, USA - On May 5, 2025, the Pan Masters Steel Orchestra of Washington, DC will celebrate forty years of showcasing Steelband Music in the Washington Metropolitan area. Pan Masters has attributed its success to a strong belie
New York, New York, USA - There will be Spring Steelpan performances this Saturday before a live audience on Saturday May 3 at New York University’s Iris Cantor Theatre at the John A. Paulson Center. NYU Steel is under the guidance of Dr. Kendall K.
Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A live stream of Point Fortin’s 45th Borough Day - featuring steel orchestras Renegades, Phase II Pan Groove, Exodus, Trinidad All Stars, cultural performances, costumed participants, moko jumbies, and more -
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Two prominent steel orchestras have issued an ultimatum to the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association demanding elections be held before the end of April or face potential disruption to the 2025 Panorama compe
Former president of the National Gas Company of TT Mark Loquan, right, and Prof Patrick Hosein display their Order of the Republic of TT (ORTT) medals at President’s House, St Ann’s, on September 24, 2024
When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of song writer, producer and panist Mark Loquan. His commitment, talent and professionalism will be missed.
Clemson, South Carolina, USA - Clemson University’s Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band will collaborate with South Carolina middle and high schools for a joint concert on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brook
Pantime Steel Orchestra on stage during its championship performance at the 2025 Saint Lucia Panorama
