Mere weeks before the National Panorama Competition, Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) has withdrawn its sponsorship of Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra. After 30-plus years it has shattered our hopes, especially when Panorama is expected to start in two we
Read more…The champion steelband panorama arranger is a very special musician. Who are your favorites?
Click to see past winners https://whensteeltalks.ning.com/page/champion-arrangers-trinidad
We the WST members have a golden opportunity to interact with people who have intimate knowledge of those people who played major roles in the early steelband movement. George Goddard the son of George "Sonny" Goddard is one. Let's not waste this op
Read more…I thought some of you might appreciate this really well-written article, that breaks down the history of the steel drum/pan, in clear, concise narration. I hope you all enjoy this reading, if you haven't read it before. Again, I am not going to keep
Read more…When Steel Talks is currently updating its search capacity so that it will work better across all platforms, browsers and operating systems.
Read more…If anyone did the math, they would realize that the first time I played pan, I was in my early twenties. Although my dad was involved in the steelband movement, for some reason, he did not really encourage either of his sons to join a steelband, prob
Read more…Celebration of Women
and the Steelpan Art Form
Tribute To Women In Pan - 2005
VERSE
One could say women contribute literacy
To the whole evolution in pan
Like the case of our women conductors
And adjudicators, dey cont
The philosophical concept that the pan invention brought with it the ability to unite the differences created by race, ethnicity, skin color and class is becoming more and more prevalent in the overall modern writings of the history of pan by histori
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago Newsday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Chamber has often called for Carnival to be recognised for the business it is, and for recognition of the exemplary collaboration between artists and the more conventional business sector. It i
Read more…Thank you Master of Ceremonies.
Today we meet in circumstance, which are somewhat unfamiliar but not unexpected. When one sets out to raise the bar and introduce a mode of operations, which is intended to engender all-round improvement, one obviousl
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Florida, USA - She is one of the world's foremost experts, educators and promoters of the steelpan instrument. Her name is synonymous with inspiring and guiding young musicians to achievement, greatness and academic excellence. When Steel Talks
Read more…Karen Codrington - Co-Manager, Treasurer
Karen is a very serious and disciplined young woma
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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 Russell
Before reading my post, please click on the following link, and read the attached article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2012-02-27/tt-envoy-ny-tells-afro-trinis-learn-more-about-your-culture Race and racism, are topics that are very "taboo" in Tr
Read more…1. If focusing on women's role in pan isn't sexist, why is the focus on Afro-Trinidadians' roles considered racist?
2. If highlighting Japenese and other "non-Black" foreigners, is not considered racist, why is the highlighting of Afro-Trinidadians "
Global - The Thwaites Brothers recently toured Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia with Nayshid band "Native Deen". The group is currently on a world tour supporting their latest release "The Remedy". Native Deen performed for audiences estim
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Global - Ray Holman - esteemed composer, arranger, and steel pan player, who holds the distinction for writing the first-own composition for the steelband in the National Steelband Panorama competition, will be taking you down memory lane with his h
Trinidad & Tobago Newsday:
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Over the years, the staging of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago (TT) has been has been costing the State an average of $100 million annually. This has caused questions to be asked about the success
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