When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Marcus Joseph on his passing
aka Black Jesus....
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She’s the baby of the ‘Codrington’ steelpan family dynasty. Growing up Codrington has its challenges and rewards. Kizzi shares her
Texas, USA - Steelpan in “The Lone Star State”? You better believe it. San Jacinto College Central Steel Band is set on a path to rock Texas, USA. In an exclusive with When
In this era of political correctiveness we could still greet one another at Easter.
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Antigua - She is a professed panist for life and a respected member of the renowned Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra from Antigua. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Ta
"As we celebrate our 50th anniversary as a nation,we are faced with two opposing value systems, each striving to emerge as a dominant culture. The first speaks to a spirit of collaboration and community exemplified in the fellowship of religious inst
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Yep... She’s bad! And we all know it. Prodigy, Child Star, Girl Wonder, Phenom; who hasn’t heard of Keisha Codrington? Still humbl
Global - When Steel Talks and its members were extremely fortunate to have the late great Dr. Geraldine Connor as one of our members. She was one of the pioneers who ha
Brooklyn, New York - Renowned C.A.S.Y.M. (Caribbean American Sports and Youth Movement, Inc.) Steel Orchestra is at The Elim International Fellowship, at 20 Madison Street in Brooklyn on Easter Sunday on March 31, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Special guest cond
Brooklyn, New York - She is the essence of ‘growing up Pan’ in the Big Apple while having a New York state of mind. Panist Alicia Dixon shares her journey and l
Brooklyn, New York - Literally born from and into Pan. She is a young woman that is direct and to the point. She’s a degree candidate, working model and one of
Long Island, New York - Embodying all that makes us who we are - humor, intellect, beauty and talent - panist Shanelle County shares her experiences, thoughts and
Pennsylvania, USA - Several Hanover middle and high school students showed off their musical talent at the first Hanover Steel drum concert held Sunday afternoon.
The students performed alongside steel drum instructor and musician Eric Fountain, of
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Sterling Betancourt (pictured far right) is launching a calypso about TASPO that he’s written (which the ever-popular Crazy has contributed the vocals to) at the Trinidad High Commission in London on March 26th 2013.
The man is an octogenarian, but
Read more…Ryan crime report: Soca music breeding criminals
Trinidad Guardian
Soca, dancehall and hip-hop music are said to be influencing youths into criminal behaviour. This is according to a report by the Ryan Committee on Youth at Risk. The report was lai
Read more…Looking back - The year is 2003 and the New Yorkers all show up for the When Steel Talks Woman's Month #Steelpan Calendar photo-shoot http://ning.it/15RVCmP
New York - Jan 20, 2003
With full support from their male counterparts and in an unprecedente
Rapping with Raf
March 26, 2013
A few weeks ago renowned local musician Raf Robertson held a ‘rap’ session with members of the La Brea Police Youth Club and the NGC La Brea Nightingales Steel Orchestra. The event was part of a novel project by the Na
Read more…The Adlib Steel Orchestra will be participating as the featured guest performer at the Virginia Arts Festival's Panorama Caribbean Music Fest on May 10 and 11, 2013 in Virginia Beach. Their two Headliner Performances are free to the public.
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US Virgin Islands - She is a proud product of Rising Stars Steel Orchestra. Laura Rouse - musician, graduate, mentor and instructor of the Virgin Islands spea
Several Hanover middle and high school students showed off their musical talent at the first Hanover Steel drum concert held Sunday afternoon.
The students performed alongside steel drum instructor and musician Eric Fountain, of Manette Steel, who
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