The Jamaica Gleaner
High energy and a variety of musical genres helped to mark the 40th anniversary of the University of the West Indies' UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra.
The fourth of six shows scheduled for the weekend, was held on Saturday. Titled
Read more…Phase II won its first North Panorama title in 1977 playing "I Like To Beat Pan" before winning the National Panorama Competition in 1987 playing "Feeling Nice". They have also produced other legendary favorites like "I Music", "Musical Wine", "Fire
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Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Brooklyn, New York - Tribute to a Steel Pan Fanatic and Cultural Ambassador “EARL KING”. Earl was the Founder and first President of J’Ouvert City International, Inc. the organization that is responsible for J’Ouvert held in Brooklyn on Labor Day. Br
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
“What keeps me going are my memories of growing up and being a part of pan sides in both St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and Brooklyn, NY during the summer months. Those were the best times of my life. There Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
I have received an email from Mr. Arrindell which speaks about the disagreement between Pantrinbago’s PRO Mr. Michel Scobie Joseph and NCC Deputy Chairman, Mr. Ainsworth Mohammed. Thank you Mr. Arrindell for keeping us, the Pantrinbago members inform
Read more…Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - “You gotta love what you do. It’s going to take a lot of practice, patience and dedication. You will make mistakes along the way but that’s the beauty about mistakes; you learn
Brooklyn, New York - J’Ouvert City International Inc. Executive Board of Directors and its affiliated Mas and Steelband Organizations send their condolences to the King family. To his wife Beulah we are standing with you in these sad moments, he has
Read more…Lets see if we can get some stories about Music Festival. In your opinion which performance of a Classical piece in was best.
We can also start a catalog of CLASSICS ON STEEL, all is invited to post tunes.
Read more…After seeing the OBAMA LEGACY pulverized and the TRUMP PRESIDENCY floundering, I have to proclaim KEITH DIAZ as the GREATEST POLITICIAN the world has ever seen.
Even PUTIN is under pressure!!!
But THE RIGHT HONOURABLE KEITH DIAZ kicks every adversary
Read more…IN his calypso “Steel Beam” Sparrow reports on his conversation with a PNM supporter. He tells her, “neighbour look, if I was a selfish man, I wouldn't be involve in this election”.
Assuming that she is intelligent he declares, “I done old already, I
Read more…St. Thomas SourceThe EBO Steel Owls brought home the first-place hardware when they returned from Washington D.C. The performers are: Tashimo Scatliffe Jr., Malik Francis, Chris Rommis, Jr., Jeremy Hodge, Ali Marks, Ciara Rodney, Celina Rodney, V’kes
From 1963 to Present Which Large Band Panorama Arranger Had The Biggest Impact on Our Panorama Music. Why Would You Choose That Arranger?
Read more…When Steel talks! Man, it was an honor to collaborate with these indigenous singers in Taiwan last month. They had never seen pan before and we worked together on this traditional tune from their tribe. Check it out...free download.
Read more…Why a new movement was not started, one that's independent of Pan Trinbago?
Read more…“...my main role is to be a mentor, a leader, an organiser and a role model for the entire band. I think it’s very important to have women in lead roles, because this encourages girls and young women to express themselves and take on an active role.”
