The greater the superhit the greater the possiblity of it being copied in some form or fashion. That's why Record companies try to recapture the cost of production in its first sales of records. Then after that it begins to pay royalties to the artis
First Allison Hezekiah, then Pat Bishop, now Jeraldine Connor. These are icons in the culture of T&T. They propagated for the culture to go mainstream. They got some rewards but not enough to propel the culture to international markets. They all pas
The nation's pan tuners are sounding the alarm that their livelihood is in jeopardy. Hundreds of pan tuners continue to be negatively affected by the continuing shortage of qua
Did anyone see this interview? Notice the bass pans in the background? This percussionist/composer appreciates the unique tone that can only come from a bass pan. Oh how I long for the day when we (as a country) learn to truly value our national inst
When Steel Talks joins Despers USA and the global steelpan community in sending prayers and love to Despers USA Steel Orchestra’s member, 18 year-old Latavia Deane who has been valiantly battling cancer for most of her life. She is now in a coma. L
Latavia Deane- March 18, 1993-October 9, 2011 - Gone But Not Forgotten. SERVICE IS TODAY Oct 18 Viewing: 4:00PM-6:00PM Service: 6:00PM-9:00PM @Cross Over Ministry (Bethel House Of Prayer) 2179 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Steelpan soloist extraordinaire Noel La Pierre departed Trinidad and Tobago en route to Shanghai, China to represent T&T steel pan culture at the 13th Shanghai performing Arts Festival (SPAF) 2011. Recently, La Pierre was f
Sometimes, I wonder if people understand the function of Pan Trinbago. Obviously, this "leader" does not, good intentions or otherwise. Oftentimes, I wonder if we all unde
When Steel Talks extends a very special Happy Birthday to Mrs. Fae Elwin-Martin. If you are ever in Dominica - Mrs. Fae's guest house is the place to stay. She is a true friend and supporter of pan.
I recently purchased an old pan that seemed to be a rather old Invaders style tenor. Once I had some time to really go through the pan I discovered that there are only 13 notes around the outside instead of the typical 14 for the Invader
