...Maybe that is one of the reasons why they no longer command capacity audiences, with the North Stand just over half-full last Saturday night, when the first big band didn't come on stage until a
Dr. Ellie Mannette, called the father of the modern steel pan instrument, plays “I Did It My Way” February 28 at the Economic Opportunity Inc. annual meeting in Elmira.
Illinois, USA -Before he retires this year, NIU music professor Robert Chappell will put together one more recital that promises to be funny, sentimental and, as usual, unforgettably entertaining.
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.- The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) never refused to give financial assistance to Pan Trinbago for the 2012 Panorama steel band competition, Chief Secretary Orville London has said.
I awoke this morning, and decided to log into WST. I'm not sure if you all have been tuning in to the last 24 hour's postings, but I really had a "WTF" moment, when I saw SIDDS' latest postings. Now, in my opinion, I think this guy has some serious i
I can’t say for certain that it was. What I do know is that some pretty funny things happened with the voting by text for the people’s choice on panorama finals night 2012. Not to mention that in the first place I thought it to be down right foolishn
February is Black History Month. To inform and inspire its students, Birmingham Berkshire Middle School held an African Music Assembly. Many students do not realize it, but gospel, jazz, soul, rock ‘n' roll and many other forms of “mod
I am associated (as a vendor) with a national restaurant company Bahama Breeze Island Grille that offers the opportunity for steel pan players with backing tracks to perform at their numerous locations throughout the United States. I would venture t
It is a noticeable fact that the Small Conventional Steel Orchestras have received some shabby treatment during the panorama season over the past years.
Some of the small band performances have been made available by Pan Trinbago.
well after coposing so many good songs for steelbands to play for panorama,and they not playing my songs maks me feel that my songs are not good enough,but my songs are recommended the most 2 years straight,can i get a prize to satisfy my musical ego
The Vibe "Not" Done - Music, Business and Opportunities
Global- Over the next few weeks some of the most outstanding international musical minds and Cultural Attachés will visit the WST network and will look at, and/or
I was tuning pans yesterday when a young student asked, "Mr Gettes, are you the only Jewish Pan tuner on the planet?" I realized i had no idea, had never really thought about it.
I am wondering if any WST members know of any other Jewish Pan tuners?
Castries, St. Lucia, W.I.- Junior pan groups from across the island will converge on the grounds of the National Cultural Centre on Sunday for the Junior Panorama. The event which is part of the ongoing National Arts Festival will feature eight gro
St. Vincent & The Grenadines, W.I. - The Pan Against Crime (PAC) Programme, the brain child of Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves was launched on February 20th 2008. Under the guidance of Godfred Pompey-Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Nationa
There was amplification for the "play de devil" bands beating their biscuit tins, two sets of Tassa drummers appeared thay got amplification, But when our National Instrument came across the stage there was NOTHING for them. Four ot of the steel orc
Pennsylvania, USA- The region's best steel drum bands will take the stage March 26 in the sixth annual Lincoln Park Steel Drum Festival, headlined by Liam Teague.
The festival is set for Monday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Lincoln Park's 750-seat th
