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Revisiting - New Book Illustrates Image of Pan with Telling Stories of The Steel Band
Global- The first few images in “The Illustrated Story of Pan” (288 pages) that jumped up and grabbed my eyeballs seemed eerily familiar. It wasn’t the six or seven young men scratching out the early rhythm of the steel band on paint pans, biscuit dr
'And Great Showers of Tears Came Down' by steelpan historian and award-winning filmmaker Dalton Narine
The short film/documentary 'And Great Showers of Tears Came Down' by steelpan historian and award-winning filmmaker Dalton Narine, won awards at several film festivals. The score was composed by the late roycrosse, who also delivers the steelpan per
Read more…Culture minister meets Pan Trinbago president
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore (pictured) met with Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin on May 19, and the meeting has been described as constructive and amicable.
A statement poste
Read more…Trinidad All Stars marks 90th anniversary with full day of activities
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Hell Yard, Port of Spain, home of the iconic Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra, will be a buzz o
Read more…PAN TRINBAGO PRESIDENT in trouble with THE NEW MINISTER OF CULTURE
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra’s 2025 Panorama Launch - “Legacy - Where it all began”
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Antigua and Barbuda’s reigning Panorama champion, Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, is hosting its upcoming Panorama Launch entitled “Legacy - Where it all began.” The action is on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Baker’s Corner in the P
Read more…Condolences on the passing of panist and performing artist, Hameed "PanSticks" Shaqq
When Steel Talks extends our condolences to the family and friends of panist Hameed Shaqq. He was a committed supporter to all things that benefited the advancement of Pan.
Read more…Pan Masters Steel Orchestra celebrates its 40th Anniversary
North Brentwood, Maryland, USA - On May 5, 2025, the Pan Masters Steel Orchestra of Washington, DC will celebrate forty years of showcasing Steelband Music in the Washington Metropolitan area. Pan Masters has attributed its success to a strong belie
Read more…Live Stream - NYU Steel Spring Concert - Saturday May 3, 2025
New York, New York, USA - There will be Spring Steelpan performances this Saturday before a live audience on Saturday May 3 at New York University’s Iris Cantor Theatre at the John A. Paulson Center. NYU Steel is under the guidance of Dr. Kendall K.
Read more…Live Stream - 45th Point Fortin Borough Day - featuring steel orchestras Renegades, Phase II Pan Groove, Exodus & more
Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A live stream of Point Fortin’s 45th Borough Day - featuring steel orchestras Renegades, Phase II Pan Groove, Exodus, Trinidad All Stars, cultural performances, costumed participants, moko jumbies, and more -
Read more…Atlantic LNG sponsors Pan on the Move and two more events for Point Fortin Borough Day
A motorcycle police interacts with cheering onlookers at the Point Fortin’s 45th Anniversary Military Parade, Victor Chin Kit Park, on April 25Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Atlantic LNG says it is proud to be able to sponsor three key events of the up
Read more…Steelband Association boss gets ultimatum: Call elections, or else
Antigua Observer
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Two prominent steel orchestras have issued an ultimatum to the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association demanding elections be held before the end of April or face potential disruption to the 2025 Panorama compe
Read more…Condolences to family and friends of Leeandro Noray
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Leeandro Noray on his unexpected passing.
Mark Loquan remembered as ‘a true patriot’
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Former president of the National Gas Company of TT Mark Loquan, right, and Prof Patrick Hosein display their Order of the Republic of TT (ORTT) medals at President’s House, St Ann’s, on September 24, 2024Trinidad & Toba
Read more…Condolences to the family and friends of Mark Loquan
When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of song writer, producer and panist Mark Loquan. His commitment, talent and professionalism will be missed.
Read more…CU Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band collaborates with DuBose MS and Summerville HS for April 18 concert
Clemson, South Carolina, USA - Clemson University’s Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band will collaborate with South Carolina middle and high schools for a joint concert on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brook
Read more…United States Steel Band Association (USSA) - A New Beginning
Brooklyn, New York, USA - The United States Steelband Association (USSA) held its first general meeting on Thursday February 13, 2025 with band representatives and interested parities present in-house. The venue








