Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Teenager Brandon Francis has been given the perfect head-start for a prospective career in the steel pan industry by emerging as the Most Outstanding Student in an intensive Basic Pan Tuning course sponsored by energy compan
It is with great sadness that When Steel Talks has to report that Despers USA tenor bass panist Latavia Deane lost her battle cancer. Our condolences go out to her family, friends and the Despers USA community.
St. George’s, October 9, 2011 – It was an opportunity to celebrate when members and supporters of Republic Bank Angel Harps met last Saturday in Morne Rouge, St. George’s.
They celebrated their group’s success – two steelpan championships in 2011 – a
What can panmen look forward to in Budget 2012 when it’s read in Parliament on Monday? An increase in Panorama 2012 prize money? A decrease? The completion of their headquarters as promised by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar?
Pan United youth on local news station in Martinsville VA, discussing their recent performance in Washington DC. Being interview is Khadim Mbake dbl second, Kamari Thwaites soprano and Joshua Leftwich.
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For the last 5 years I have been reading the posts on WST and PanTrinbago websites. WST is a great saviour for the Pan Industry. PanTrinbago follows WST discussions about what is happening in the PanWorld and with all the important news PanTrinbago l
He is one of the most celebrated musicians out of the Caribbean in this era, having composed, produced and/or arranged - some of the most respected music masterpieces that have become deeply and proudly associated with the Caribbean. “The Hammer, “Sa
Does anyone know of any Calypso vocalists in New York who maybe interested in a recording project? The vocalist "must" be Trinidadian, music has been arranged by Frankie McIntosh and lyrics edited by Winsford 'Joker' Devine.
New York, USA- The good, the bad, the ugly and things that leave me SMH & LMAO about 2011 New York Panorama. When Steel Talks reviews the 2011 New York panorama season in total.
Calypsociation Steelband has released their second album, ‘Pan People,’ after more than two years of rehearsals and a debut album, Made it, dedicated to the innova
The steelpan music movement has connected whole generations of players and the community with love, passion and commitment. In fact, it is not uncommon to find grandma or granddad, child and grandchild playing together in one steel orchestra in New