The soca music genre is fast becoming globally embraced, with Major Lazer’s support of the genre, remixing Bunji Garlin’s massive hit “Differentology” and then working alongside Machel Montano for the production of his 2014
I don't think we should Nominate an active person of a Steelband, I don't know, it seems that it might leave room for Strong Criticism and Favoritism. I would like to hear what the WST members have to say bout this.
...The Royal Guard leads Resplendent in uniforms with gold on black capped with the red and green colours of the nation, they marched with flawless precision and immaculate timing. Lat
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The long-awaited official Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 2014 CD compilation is completed and available. The three-disc set is the collection of the steelband finalists recaptured as they perform their Panorama selections. It f
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Housing Minister, Dr Roodal Moonilal, said it will take $47 million to fix the incomplete Pan Trinbago headquarters on the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway.
England, U.K. -Author James McGrath said to When Steel Talks “I'm especially keen to re-promote this piece at present, because a new, very long book on the Beatles has just been published - and, though it has its merits, it is very disappointing to
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Christine Mueller, head of administration at the Embassy of the Republic of Germany, in Port of Spain and her husband John Tsavdaridis were overjoyed about their trip to Grande Riviere, Toco, for
In the aftermath of the 2014 Carnival celebration, a number of areas of discontent have prompted negative comment. This only further underscored that we’ve been in the throes of what I have chosen to call an across-the-board “dumbing down” of our cul
In July 2012 two members of the Executive of Pan Trinbago, Beverly Ramsey-Moore, Assistant Secretary and Keith Simpson, Trustee, resigned from their elected positions. The reasons surrounding their decision to resign were made public and as reported
Tribute to Panman and Activist Ian “Teddy” Belgrave
by Nestor Sullivan
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Born in Laventille, Trinidad, Ian “Teddy” Belgrave was exposed to the steelband at a very early age. His two elder brothers, John and Rob
In A 2001 article, Guyanese Godfrey Chin writes, “On February 6, 1945, there were born two boys, different parents, different countries – one in Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica – the other, David St. Kitty, Guyana. And JA, the great African God of Music
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.- She has an acute understanding of the challenges that face the steelpan art form in Trinidad and Tobago if it is to remain relevant and at the forefront of the global steel
New York, USA - There is so much to say. She is the ultimate Pan-mom. A lifelong affiliate of the New York powerhouse Sonatas Steel Orchestra, she has three sons, also playing the steelpan instruments. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks,
To first "prove to the 'world'," that anything is "the 'world governing' body" for anything speaks to first clearly understanding what "world" and "governing" mean. What part/s of the world do we refer and is/are being governed?
Global - It’s a Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, It’s a Tale of Two Cities, all wrapped into one - but mostly it’s a tale of an improbable journey. A life’s journey that began in East Dry River, Port-of-Spain, on the island of Trinidad with it
...The question has to be asked though, are we killing Carnival and sacrificing the mas and spectator participation by the overkill of police methodology and the rigid rulings of the National Carnival Commission (NCC)
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A performance by Witco Desperadoes ended before it started on Saturday. Just before 9 pm, moments before the band was scheduled to perform at the 25th anniversary celebration of Smokey & Bunty, a c
"The National Musical Instrument of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, conceived through the imagination and innovation of an extraordinary people - the steel pan - forms the core of the illustration, unquestionably highlighting the focal theme of
The soca music genre is fast becoming globally embraced, with Major Lazer’s support of the genre, remixing Bunji Garlin’s massive hit “Differentology” and then working alongside Machel Montano for the production of his 2014 
