Fire Down Below
Towards the end of the 1950s Limbo, a dance from Trinidad and Tobago, had become closely associated with Steel Pan music. The dance had been popularized by Trinidadian dancer Julia Edwards after her comp
23 June 1948: There was no band, certainly, to greet the immigrants at Tilbury, but it was a welcome, and, for officialdom, a warm welcome
TILBURY, TUESDAY.
What were they thinking, these 492 men from Jamaica and Trinidad, as the Empire Windrush slid
by Mary Sincell McEwen A&E Editor
CRELLIN — One week of hard work by Crellin Elementary School students, faculty and parents has resulted in the construction of no fewer than 19 steel drums, now to be used at the school by music students led by teac
Read more…Would you call that POLITICAL EXPEDIENCY or HYPOCRISY?
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This year marks the 70th anniversary since the Windrush docked at Tilbury [Dan Kitwood/Getty Images]
This year marks the 70th anniversary since the MS Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, bringing with it 492 men and women from the
Read more…The Guardian - UK
British citizens threatened with deportation to countries they left as children and have not returned since
‘I’m here legally, but they’re asking me to prove I’m British’
Diaz shuts down Pan Trinbago’s office
newsday
PAN TRINBAGO president Keith Diaz has shut down operations at the head office in the face of, what he saw as, some dissident members of the central executive “doing as they pleased” without his knowledge.
Read more…Sforzata Steel Orchestra, is managed by Trevor Reid, a trustee of the Central Executive of PanTrinbago.....
Messrs. Forteau, Sheppard, Reid, Salvador, & Augustus, are continuing to act in a manner inimical to the directives of the general membership
Read more…And, for the record, I will say it again: I don't think THE DEBT is such a BIG DEAL.
But we need to bring some PROVEN BUSINESSMEN to come in and run (if not run -- direct) the organization. And, even then, if they do not have a GLOBAL PLAN for the PA
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The Voice -
Written by Dotun Adebayo
Is it because Shakespeare is not black? And why should black have to be white to be valid Professor Paul Gilroy once noted that we reject the black “in the Union Jack” at our cost and peril. When Elvis embraced
Read more…DeKALB – The Northern Illinois University Steelband Spring Concert at 3 p.m. April 22 will feature an eclectic blend of music styles and a special guest artist.
The band, under the direction of Liam Teague, NIU professor of music and director of ste
Read more…With all the scandal going on in Pantrinbago, Infighting among the executives, monies owed to Players and Bands, Greed and Corruption and who knows who will be the next President. Bugs asked 2 very important questions.(Will there be a Panorama in 201
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The St. Luke’s Steel Band brought the warmth of the Caribbean to an audience of 100 during a performance at Bethesda Lutheran Church on Sunday night.
The show, titled “A Symphony of Steel,” was the band’s second appearance at the chur
Read more…Allyuh sitting down there thinking that BIG MEETING TUESDAY and after that EVERYTHING FIX!!!
WRONG!!! WRONG!!! WRONG!!!
Take one look and listen to that HIGH-PRICED SHEPERD and that dog eh giving up NO BONE just so. And FORTEAU is a PAN TRINBAGO LIFE
Read more…As a chairman it is my duty to inform that the meetings held by Forteau and his clan are illegal. It's a naked attempt to divide and rule. Members be wary.
Can they do this and just let Pan Trinbago die?
Read more…Power 195
A verbal war is unfolding between Pan Trinbago President, Keith Diaz, and some executive members of the organisation.
Speaking at a news briefing this week, some of the members claimed that the head of the steel pan body was refusing to me
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In a landmark decision, the High Court has ruled the nation’s buggery laws as unconstitutional.
On Thursday, social activist Jason Jones won his case against the state in a groundbreaking decision which sets a legal precedent moving forward.
Read more…Aquil: I want you to go and research the DURBIN and OBAMA story and learn an IMPORTANT POLITICAL LESSON.
My advice to you right now is to MAKE A DEAL with THE RIGHT HONOURABLE KEITH DIAZ and get yourself a KEY to reopen the office doors to PAN TRINBA
Read more…Gregory: Ah see ALL KINDA PEOPLE throwing dey hat in the ring trying to become THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF PAN TRINBAGO.
Gregory: Where were all these people when you were single-handedly fighting this BATTLE in the HOT SUN?
Gregory: I am demanding a post
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