On Friday afternoons, the sounds of Caribbean island music can be heard through the halls of Windy Gap Elementary. On a stage in the cafeteria, fourth and fifth grade students play tunes on ste
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Windy Gap feels the rhythm
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Sweet pan ...and the ‘noisy’ Greens
It was to the accompaniment of a fearsome din coming constantly from The Greens at Panorama 2015 that the 14 medium and 15 large steelbands made their appearance on stage Sunday at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain.
Those on The Greens partied
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Condolences to the family and friends of Horace Morancie
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Horace Morancie.
Mr. Morancie passed on the morning of Wednesday February 4, 2015. Mr. Morancie was always great supporter of When Steel Talks.
Mr. Horace Moranice, above, with w
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Codrington Pan Family at SXSW
Good day my friends,
I know most people are in panorama/carnival mode but I wish to make a humble request that may give great recognition to the steelpan.
The Codrington Pan Family has been invited to showcase at SXSW - the largest music festival o
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Last year's dissapointing Panorama DVD
I was very disappointed with last year's Panorama DVD ,it seems as if they took a step back in quality.
The performances were the usual high panorama quality, but the interviews lacked variety, though that's not a big deal.
The actual video , howeve
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Thank You When Steel Talks
For granting all access to this weekend Steelband Panorama activities including the timely results.
Googles #1 site for steel pan related information.
When Steel Talks is dedicated to Pan worldwide. It is an initiative designed to promote the history
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Pan People , Let's all "play One " for The Black Stalin
Dr. Leroy Calliste , the calypsonian known as The Black Stalin has been an advocate and supporter of the steelband for decades.
Now he is ailing , and needs an assist , so I think it's only right that we should "Play One for The Black Stalin" , whil
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The Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase and Sanch Electronix
In what was defined as “an action to favor true and concrete cultural integration between Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba” a letter of intent was signed in the Trinidad and Tobago Trade Facilitation Office on Tuesday January 27th between Sanch Electroni
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Officers on duty at Panorama 2015
Trinidad Newsday
Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and the Fire Service were out in full force at the Queen’s Park Savannah for Panorama yesterday , with many of them saying they were unaware of any plans to boycott the competition t
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Panorama Coverage
This is really a question to anyone.
Does anyone have any knowledge if the panorama is going to be televised today?
If so what stream?
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Old Tunes Killing Panorama?
Living in old folks memory lane can't be a good thing for the future of pan in Trinidad and Tobago. If the main objective is to increase young people involvement in Panorama as both players and fans, this surely not the way to go. Maybe it's time for
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Additional bands to participate in Mash 2015 Steelband competition
Guyana Times
Guyana, S.A. - The Mashramani 2015 Steelband competitors are well ‘tuned’ with the vibes for the much awaited Steelband competition. This year’s competition comprises two categories; the school bands will add to the customary category; t
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Cops threaten to boycott Panorama
Trinidad Guardian
There will be no police presence for Sunday’s Panorama semifinals and at all other major Carnival events.
So said president of the Police Service Social and Welfare Association Insp Anand Ramesar.
He added if Prime Minister Kamla Pe
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Why is there a player shortage in Trinidad and Tobago?
Last night arranger after arranger lamented and complained about the dismal state of affairs as it relates to the shortage of players for the panorama season. It was also clear that it is having an affect on the quality of the panorama product. As th
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Pan Jazz Nights for Carnival 2015 with Moyenne
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - For three nights on February 6, 8 and 10, jazz musician Chantal Esdelle and her band Moyenne will host Pan Jazz Nights at 51 Cornelio Street in Woodbrook, Trinidad. Featuring panist Earl Rodney and drummer Richard Bailey as
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Medium and Large Steel Orchestra Semi Finals
It will be pan ecstasy in the Savannah as twenty nine (29) steelbands take centre stage vying for coveted places in the grand finals.
Dubbed “The Savannah Party”, the National Panorama Semi Finals, Medium & Large” brings the crème de la crème of the
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Sweet pan to play at Savannah party
This weekend the national instrument is on the frontburner as Pan Trinbago holds the semi-finals for four categories of the National Panorama competition.
The semi-finals for Single Pan and Small steelbands will be held tomorrow at the Queen's Park S
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Pan jam on the main road
Sweet steelpan on Tuesday night caused traffic jams throughout Tunapuna when the Exodus and birdsong steel orchestras competed in the large band preliminary round of the National Panorama championships. The Pan Trinbago adjudicators visited both thos
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Marcia Henville - journalist & pan woman dies in fire
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of journalist and panist Ms Marcia Henville.
According to news reports
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C News und
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