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15 Years Later: CrossFire Steel Orchestra - A Celebration of Longevity & Success

Martin Douglas, in white, with Le'Roi Simmonds at the celebration

New York, USA - Any steel orchestra that has made it past three years of existence in New York has a chance of survival. Any steel orchestra that has made it past a decade is indeed

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ROCK THE BOAT..

Can anyone tell me what year and which steelband started to "Rock The Boat" For those who don't know what rocking the boat is, it's when the mas players [mostly sailors] form lines and move from left to right at the same time creating the motion of a

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Say ‘wow’ for talented steelband twins Dejean and Deja Cain

Trinidad Express Newspapers

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -  Twin brother and sister Dejean and Deja Cain are young, timid and small in size; but don’t let that fool you.

These youngsters already have a talent that can rival that of their adult counterpa

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So is New York Panorama worth more than a “selfie”? Irate parents - Time to speak to the Governor: The contest that you can’t win!!

New York, USA - There is simply nothing like an irate parent - ask any politician that is stumping for votes.

The Panorama contest of New York is probably the only contest in the state where you are almost certainly guaranteed to be a loser before y

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Talent, content and perseverance

By Iana Seales Saturday, September 13 2014

Why do some musicians develop a thriving career in the business while others struggle to even get noticed? It has a lot to do with talent, content and perseverance says grammy award winning songwriter Angela

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Trinidad radio broadcaster & Pan Activist Holly Thomas has passed

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family friends of veteran radio broadcaster, and ardent lover and supporter of the steelband culture and art form, Holly Thomas.

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Leroy Clarke and Real Steel Make History at 2014 Notting Hill Carnival, London

London, UK - Leroy Clarke made history back on August 23 when his arrangement of “Pan in the Atmosphere” led Real Steel to win the coveted title of ‘UK National Panorama Champions’ for the Notting Hill Carnival for the third successive year.

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So Brooklyn: Young, Gifted and ‘Cultured’ - The Youthful Face of New York Pan – Highlights of the 2014 Pan Season

New York, USA -  In Pictures:  highlights of the youthful face of New York Pan during the 2014 Pan season. 

Enjoy the energy and vibrancy of some of those who are at the vanguard of the New York steelband culture and art form.
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Peter Ray Blood on Pan Activist HOLLY THOMAS - The Voice is no more

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WHAT ABOUT THE ELECTION?

Panorama 2015 is just five months away and there is no talk about an election for the executive of the World Governing Body so I guess here comes the pool and the Greens again.

For two years another member has been telling me " dey cyah move dem" [th

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Arranger Eddy Quarless has passed

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Eddie Quarless on his passing.

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St. Jude’s Private School Steelband does Nigeria proud at International Marimba & Steelpan Festival

Gauteng, South Africa -  Steel band musicians of St. Jude’s Private School hailing from Festac Town in Lagos, Nigeria, represented their country well, and indeed, their part of their continent for that matter, when they participated in the 2014 Inte

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Pan Stars go troppo for final days of Cairns Festival 2014 (Australia)

The Cairns Post

Queensland, Australia -  The quintessential sound of the tropics filled the esplanade air, as the Cairns Pan Stars took to the stage as part of the Cairns Festival. The band of ten played a mix of traditional Caribbean tunes and c

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PSCC (Pan-in-Schools Coordinating Council) strikes sweet note for steelpan music

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -  Music was the medium for magic as 67 Pan-in-Schools workshop participants celebrated their accomplishments at the graduation ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel’s Festival Ballroom last week.

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Golden Hands ‘I AM PAN’ National Steelpan Pageant Auditions Complete

San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Golden Hands Steel Orchestra music franchise of Trinidad and Tobago has just completed a motivating two-week audition process for its staging of the first I AM PAN National Steelpan Pageant in 2014.

Initia

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No NY Panorama Pictures? Is Pan Part of carnival? USSA need licks.

I've seen no official pictures of NY Panorama anywhere. So without WST at the Panorama we have nothing. USSA you dropped the ball. It was your responsibility to make sure WST was there. Who is looking out for the interest of pan.

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When Biting Insects and Fossils meet Pan: A Terminal Case of the Wrong People, in the Wrong Place, at the Wrong Time

New York, USA - A funny thing happened to When Steel Talks (WST) on our way to the annual coverage of the 2014 New York Panorama this year. WST unexpectedly became part of the story. Not that WST was seeking, or in need of - “street cred” within the

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FIRST STEELBAND TO WIN A PANORAMA AND WHAT YEAR?

Which is the First Steelband to win a Panorama and what year was it?

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Panorama Steel band Competition To Showcase The Rich Musical Heritage Of Trinidad and Tobago

The Soul Of Miami

Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra Looks To Keep Coveted Title of Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band of The Year

Miami, Florida, USA -  The scintillating and pulsating music of the steel pan has always played a significant role in the

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DO ALL THE JUDGES IN THE NY PANORAMA KNOW MUSIC OR KNOW ABOUT PAN?

Are all the Judges in the NY Panorama know Music or Know about Pan?

Or, are they Judging according to Crowd Response?

Someone told me that there is at least one Judge that knows nothing about Music or Pan but Judging NY Panorama, (smh)

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