Global - ....it was a seminal textbook on Phase II Pan Groove’s jazz harmony and language that provided a scholarship of sorts when he had turned 13.
“Pan was most important in my musical training,” Charles said. “The yard teaches you to memorise. B
Setting the Mood - Moods Pan Groove Caribbean Food & Music Festival hits The Mark
New York, USA - Hmmm... Let’s see. If you were not at the annual Moods Pan Groove Caribbean Food and Music Festival in Brooklyn, New York - what exactly did you miss?
Read more… Antigua & Barbuda - The stage is set for the 2011 Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama competition. On Thursday 28th July, six steel orchestras - including newcomer East Vibes - will be taking part in the competition at Carnival City (Antigua’s Recre
102° in the Shade - Despers USA’s Launch Raises Steelpan Music Index
Brooklyn, New York - Bring your ‘A’ game or stay home. On the New York steelpan music scene anything less can result in your feelings getting hurt. Surrounded by cagey and knowled
Grenada - The Junior Panorama is back as part of the Children’s Carnival Frolic at the National Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. On Saturday 30th July, six junior steel orchestras will be taking part in the competition. The panists, aged 6 through
October 2011 has been set aside for the staging of “Pan Is Beautiful XII” – Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Music Festival.
Produced by Pan Trinbago Inc. TC, Pan Is Beautiful XII will be staged in phases during that month.
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Read more…Global - He was simply the world's greatest steelpan music arranger. Moreover, he was the one the titans of pan bowed to. This was his stage, his arena, his moment. This was his time. Panorama was "Bradley Time." Master arranger Clive Bradley, more s
London, England - The year 2011 has been designated the Year of the Steelpan in London, England, and in commemoration of two (2) historic events, several activities have been planned to mark the auspicious occasion.
San Fernando, Trinidad, W.I. - St. Margaret’s Boys’ Youth Pan Extravaganza was previously a single local event held in Port-of-Spain at Trinidad All Stars Pan Theatre. Due to its resounding success during the initial three years, it was decided to sh
New York, USA - With a New York Summer full moon illuminating the skies, the "Pan stars" came out to play. Literally. Under the auspices of New York Pan Stars Steel Orchestra, an event of authentic high culture, music and art was made available to t
Rhythm & Blues and Reggae Rock Despers USA Pan Loft
New York, USA - Another weekend is upon us, but pan folks are still talking about their experience last weekend, conceptualized and brought to life by Despers USA. On a sultry Sunday evening, ‘R&R’
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Attorney General Anand Ramlogan has described allegations surrounding the ownership of the patents and intellectual property rights of the G-Pan and PHI as a national scandal amounting to fraud.
A probe by the Offic
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Global - ....It has been brought to our attention that works of Dr. Jeannine Remy which were written exclusively for When Steel Talks (WST) upon our request - to share with our
CONGRATULATIONS to Babonneau Steel Orchestra - 2011 Panorama champs in St. Lucia.
Also Congratulations to HARMONITES as the Small Band champions.
Great work by the second placed Pantime and 3rd placed Diamond Steel Orchestras (large bands)
Birthday Greetings to Jared McCallister!
Thanks always for your support of Caribbean Culture, especially the Steelpan art form.
Read more…Hey, does anyone out there in Panland have original panorama recordings from the seventies or earlier on cassettes or 8 track. Please email me at pbf8009@hotmail.com before they are lost to the panworld forever. Any such material can be converted to
Read more…UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra Concert ‘Simply Pan’ – Thrilling!
Jamaica, W.I. - Simply Pan. Passionate. Artistic. Natural. (PAN) was the theme for this year’s UWI (University of the West Indies) Panoridim Steel Orchestra’s annual summer concert seas
Read more…ARRANGEMENT – 40 Points
Introduction (10 Points):
The ability of the arranger to compose an appropriate introduction for the prepared calypso piece.
Re-Harmonization (10 Points):
The ability of the arranger to re-harmonize the prepared c
Read more…Pantasies Blossom In Edgewood Park
Connecticut, USA - It’s not often that the night air of Edgewood Park is filled with a crowd’s shouts of “Tequila!” Monday was one of those nights.
The Pantastic Steel Orchestra, a steel drum and percussion band, s
Read more…It’s Pan in De City Again!
Barbados, W.I. - RBC/RBTT recommitted to supporting steel pan in the 2011 Crop Over season when it extended its sponsorship for Pan in De City. At a Press Conference held at the Bank’s Corporate Office at Lower Broad Stre
