Illinois, USA- She is an old school triple threat like Anthony Williams, Ellie Mannette and Neville Jules who is unapologetically enchanted with the beauty, spirit and power of steelpan instrument an
Guyana, SA - Decked out in sleek red shirts, black waistcoats and jeans with a white tie to crown it off, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Buxton Pride Steel Orchestra once again captivated its audience at a special
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Reigning Panorama champion Phase II Pan Groove has agreed to enter mediation with the Port-of-Spain City Corporation as the two battle over the steelband’s Hamilton Street, Woodbrook, home.
United Kingdom- From Panorama player to music educator - she has experienced all aspects of the Pan up close and personal. Performer, arranger, and now director - the steelpan instrument is in her b
Background (Extract from Yara/Music Literacy Trust/UWI event for Silver Stars 60th Anniversary) “Edwin grew up in pan. His brother, Junior, was the arranger of a steel band that practiced for hours when preparing for a music festival or Carnival in t
Global - Members of Xalapa Steel Band of México were in Trinidad for the early part of the 2014 Panorama season, and took part in the preliminaries with Valley Harps Steel Orchestra led by Michelle Huggins-Watts. Eight members, six of them players,
California, USA - ....With their hands moving fast, the advanced level steel drum artists were busy this week preparing for their biggest performance of the year. Next Wednesday, March 26, Cabrillo is hosting its annual Steel Drum Festi
To me, growth of the steelband means more participation by our youth, more opportunities to generate income, and more steelband activities throughout the year. This is why I have been an advocate f
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - This year’s scintillating steel orchestra performances at the Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama Medium & Large Conventional Finals were captured “live” and are now available on DVD.
The Dedication of Debra Pan Player, Arranger & Educator
United Kingdom - Debra Romain is a dedicated pan player in the UK. A classically trained musician, Debra has been teaching pan in schools and within different bands she has spent time with, fo
Japan- Pan is in her blood. She has traveled all over the world with the steelpan instrument as her passport. She is currently a student at NIU. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Yuki
United Kingdom - This March marks the 25th anniversary of my involvement with pan. Forty years ago pans were introduced into British schools through the efforts of renowned pan pioneers such as Gerald Forsyth and
Ohio, USA- Plans are being made for the eighth-annual Ohio Valley Festival of Steel, an event shaping up to be another "pan marathon," according to Shelly Irvine, festival founder and coordinator.
Now that Carnival is over have you really listened to what All Stars has played. Smooth offerings year after year, no matter what his supporters think, is what people who listen to Steel Band music call disposable music. Music that his own players re
Trinidad & Tobago- She is a lady with a full plate. University student, section leader, organizer and of course panist for La Brea Nightingales Steel Orchestra... In an exclusive interview with When
Illinois, USA - She is an old school triple threat like Anthony Williams, Ellie Mannette and Neville Jules who is unapologetically enchanted with the beauty, spirit and power of steelpan instrument an
- Members of Xalapa Steel Band of México were in Trinidad for the early part of the 2014 Panorama season, and took part in the preliminaries with Valley Harps Steel Orchestra led by Michelle Huggins-Watts. Eight members, six of them players, 
