Global -The writing and performance of Reynold “Caldera” Caraballo’s tune “Caldera’s Mambo” in 1955 was—at the time—the only calypso performed that was composed by a steelband person - and incidentally also how he came by his name. Caldera’s
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Leader and manager of the Codrington Pan Family Cary Codrington breathed a sigh of relief on Monday evening when he received a $250,000 cheque from Pan Trinbago‘s President Keith Diaz.
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Intellectual property rights is one of the major issues that is preventing the steelpan from being properly marketed internationally.
Planning Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie said on Wednesday that ne
Congrats to my Pantastik Steel Family. All of our hard work, late nights, and dedication paid off. SilverStars USA, you guys are always great competition; thanks for making it challenging again this year. And to the other great bands that were there
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The proliferation of music stands in steelband performances, signifying widespread sight-reading by pan players, might be mistaken for a faddish overnight sensation on the Trinidad and Tobago pa
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The promoters of the 2014 T&T Steel Pan and Jazz Festival (TTSJF) have recruited an exceptional line-up of facilitators for the 12th annual First Citizens Workshops for Young Musicians Series, to
In responding to questions from the opposition, the Minister of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago has stated that the G-pan, the patent for which is owned by the government of TnT, is a "continuous charge
J’Ouvert celebrations, Brooklyn steelbands in peril
Brooklyn, New York - “Whose neighborhood? Our neighborhood!” the protestors shouted. The lines and the arguments are clearly defined. In what has become a significant flashpoint in the push-back ag
Holland - “Who wants to go to Sao Vicente, to play at the carnival parade on 16/17 February 2015? Flights are around €450, (depending on departure point); [and you are] staying there for free. There is not very much time to organize, so respond as so
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Dr. Dawn Batson - who, by the way, had three of her former students as New York Panorama arrangers in the 2014 competition!
Ellie Mannette, Dr. Dawn Batson, the late Ralph MacDonald
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Golden Hands, a group of young vibrant steelpan musicians based in San Fernando, is celebrating its 21st anniversary with the staging of I Am Pan: The National Steelpan Pageant, at the Sundarlal
Brooklyn, New York - In an unprecedented address to members of the New York steelpan community, Mr. William R. Howard (more familiarly known as Mr. Bill Howard), president of WIADCA (West Indian American Day Carnival Association) - expressed regret