Pan anthem for T&T Olympic medalling athletes
What are our thoughts surrounding T&T’s national anthem to be played ‘by a T&T steel orchestra’ at Olympic Games or other international games when T&T athletes are being medalled?
by Suzette Jackie
Sad news of the passing of a son of the soil and Icon of our national instrument Ossie George, who departed this life this morning at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was a very close friend of Len '' Boogsie'' Sharpe and the father of
Read more…And NO ANNOUNCEMENTS of ANYTHING other than REGISTERING FOR THE NEXT PANORAMA!!!
KEITH DIAZ and RICHARD FORTEAU TIEF SIXTY MILLIONS DOLLARS over NINE YEARS and they PRODUCED PANORAMA and they even PAID THE PAN PLAYERS.
So what EXACTLY is THE GREAT AC
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“I would urge them to remain passionate and remember the reason they first wanted to play pan; childhood memories especially, I feel, affects this futuristic decision to move forward and be a pan player. Always strive for excellence and knowledge to
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We are all grateful to the companies that sponsor our steelbands in the mecca, heaven knows they are needed, but there is a negative side to sponsorship, being that the bands grow to depend on them for most things thus hindering their ability grow.
W
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Trinidad and Tobago - She is one the foremost critical thinkers of our time - always bringing a sober and honest voice to the conversation. An ardent support
The next thing I will hear is that KAMLA HARRIS have ah BOYFRIEND!!!
Well, allyuh have to be FOLLOWING POLITICS to understand this!!!
So leh we go back to the PANORAMA TING and DISCUSS how BEVERLEY make MILLIONS off the PANORAMA and still NEVER PAY T
Read more…THE NEW TODAY understands that the current executive led by Jason Skeete has written to the Minister of Culture, Senator Nolan Cox warning him of reprisals if the government entertains another group that is made up of some pannists associated with th
Read more…She JUMP OVER some HIGHLY-EDUCATED TOWN MEN and TAKEOVER the PAN TING in an era when WE NEED THE BEST BRAINS IN THE COUNTRY coming to the AID OF PAN with MODERN IDEAS!!!
And to see all these TRINI PAN LEADERS acting like LITTLE SHEEP stretching out d
Read more…Rudolph Charles - Thirty-Five Years Later, Steelband Leader Still Exceptional
Originally published - February 2010
Global - - March 29th, to be exact - will be thirty-one years since the death of one of the most influential figures in the history
Celebration of Women
and the Steelpan Art Form
Tribute To Women In Pan
VERSE
One could say women contribute literacy
To the whole evolution in pan
Like the case of our women conductors
And adjudicators, dey continue to
Financial Contributors came forward in large numbers flooding the coffers of PAN TRINBAGO for the recent PANORAMA to the tune of MILLIONS. And yet THE PAN PLAYERS have not gotten a RED CENT for their SLAVE LABOUR.
WHAT A SHAME!!!
Like TRANSPARENCY is
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“For me personally, I am most proud of throwing myself into learning a new Pan (cello) when I first began playing with PESO, and I am still currently playing it and loving it. When it comes to the Pan community, I am most proud of the continuous str
Read more…But PAN TRINBAGO will have to hire a NEW ERO and the first thing we will have to do is to start IDENTIFYING and DIGITALIZING the STEELBAND MUSIC LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD!!! I could devote 10 to 12 hours a day to a project like that.
But you have to ha
Read more…Cecil: For so many years I HAVE WORKED FOR YOU on THIS FORUM -- FOR FREE!!!
And I thought that you were REPRESENTING PAN PLAYERS!!! But it looking to me now that all you care about is PANORAMA IN THE SAVANNAH!!!
And you doh care NUTTEN about THE PAN
Read more…SHEREEN ALI
“Ase, Ase, Ase” rang through the air at the opening prayers of Convois 2019, a two-week tribute to artists Winston “Shadow” Bailey and Leroy Clarke hosted by the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean in Tunapuna.
The Convois this year cel
Read more…Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Was a Country Hit. Then Country Changed Its Mind
The viral phenomenon blew up so fast radio professionals had to rip it from YouTube to play it on the air, and the music industry is still scrambling to decide what, exact
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“To the young female panists reading this who are dreaming of becoming involved with the steelpan as a career I say, “Yes, please do. There is room for you.” I think the only limitations on steelpan start with the individual holding the views. Don’t
Read more…MARCUS: Like allyuh keeping EVERYBODY IN THE DARK after all the PROMISES OF TRANSPARENCY.
Now, I never met you personally!!! And I never talk to you or NOTHING. But I have A BUCK LOCK UP in one ah meh bathrooms and THE BUCK tell me that if I want PAN
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