Sorry to criticize, but is it necessary to have When Steel Talks post Facebook updates everytime someone comments on a topic? I find it a little invasive. I enjoy seeing when new topics are added, but when "so and so commented on..." or "this one i
Read more…Hello all. I've been wanting to buy a steel drum for years, and just can't find a store in the twin cities here in MN, that sells them. If anyone knows of any stores that might have them in stock, will you please let me know? I've seen tons of websit
Read more…When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Angel Harps Steel Orchestra
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New York, USA - Gregory Boyd is good, real good. Furthermore, he is on the cutting edge. Originally from Louisiana, USA, and now hailing from Denmark, this artist is like no other who has graced the steelpan music instrument. The soulfulness of his
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New York, USA - In a climate where the normal mindset of ‘Any time is Trinidad time’ permeates the annual steelband launch culture, Pantonic “brought it” last Saturday evening and proved that this does not have to be the case. Showtime was adverti
New York, USA - Pantonic Steel Orchestra and CASYM Steel Orchestra held their 2011 Ste
elband launches on successive evenings this past weekend. Two of New York’s valued music franchises delivered the goods.
It’s August and folks were indeed in a Ne
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Global - In an arena where many have tried, but very few are successful, Khan Cordice has thrived. At twenty-one years old, he is young, bright, gifted, articulate, intelligent, charismatic, driven, immensely talented - and humble... In addition, he
Aldwyn Chow Lin On
Pan Trinbago notes with deep sorrow tha passing of one of its former Presidents – Aldwyn Chow Lin On.
Aldwyn came into prominence in the steelband world through his sponsorship apart from his leadership role of the Sangre Grande Co
Read more…Sonatas Sports Day - Mad Fun Generated by New York Steelpan Music Organizations
New York, USA - Competitive juices flowed on a summery hot Saturday afternoon - the last in July - as members of various steelband music powerhouses came in a determine
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago Newsday
England, U.K. - The Commonwealth Arts and Cultural Foundation in association with Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago held its Steelpan Awards 2011 at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, London
Read more…Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra, Khan Cordice, return to Win 2011 Antigua-Barbuda National Panorama
St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda - Antigua & Barbuda is the only country in the world where a sitting Prime Minster can be seen pulling or pushing a pan rack
Guyana - The Republic Bank Right Start minor’s literacy programme for 2011 has concluded graduating some 115 youths from region 4, 6 and 10. General Manager for corporate and management systems for Republic Bank Denise Hobbs stated that it is another
The late Scipio ‘Sarge’ Sargeant at Basement Recordings’ studios in an exclusive 2003 WST interview. Sarge has been a significant figure on the music scene, co-arranging for Despers USA during their record 6 consecutive year-wins at the New York Pa
Ron Berridge, Caribbean Music Extraordinaire speaks on the Steelpan and More
Global - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, musician great Ron Berridge shares his thoughts on Caribbean music and Pan. He is simply one of the most influent
Congratulations to Salah's Steelpan Academy on their fifth consecutive Montreal Panorama victory.
I believe that we need to keep up with technology which will assist with moving pan forward. With applications like the #1 Steelpan App, it gives the world access to steelpan like it has never had before. These are positive steps towards educating th
Read more…Launch of the Canadian Federation of Steelpan
The Official Launch for Canada’s first national Steelpan organization
Ontario, Canada - The Canadian Federation of Steelpan (CFS) invites media representatives to attend the Official Launch for this nat
Read more…Steelpan in the Sauna - a Scorcher of a Band Launch for Despers USA
New York, USA - Sizzling heat... streaming sweat... sauna-like conditions... and Steelbands. That was the combination within the 2011 band launch of Despers USA this past Saturday.
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