St. Lucia, W.I. - Panorama is back, and with LIME’s support, it’s guaranteed to be one of the biggest and most spectacular pan extravaganzas to be staged in St Lucia for a long time.
Eight bands are down to perform at the event scheduled for Friday
New York, USA - Since CASYM Steel Orchestra’s relocation to their Church Avenue pan yard in 2010, the band has joined other New York steelbands in hosting annual band launches; last year’s attendance was very good. So was that of the 2011 edition th
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Any steelband that participates in today's Arima Borough Day celebrations will be barred from competing in the 2011 International Steelband Music Festival and the 2012 National Panorama Championships, Pan Trinbago East Reg
New York, USA - Spacious surroundings, good vibes, good food, drink, carnival costume teasers, pan lovers, attentive hosts, and the clincher that brought it all together - steel orchestra stage sides at their best - were the necessary ingredients to
Boston, USA - Like many Berklee alumni, steelpan player Shawn Thwaites '03 grew up in a musical family. But when he came to Berklee, he brought them along with him. The professional music major and his older brother Sherwin enrolled at the same ti
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
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
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
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 Steelband launches on successive evenings this past weekend. Two of New York’s valued music franchises delivered the goods.
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
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
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
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
St. Lucia, W.I. - Panorama is back, and with LIME’s support, it’s guaranteed to be one of the biggest and most spectacular pan extravaganzas to be staged in St Lucia for a long time.
w York, USA - Spacious surroundings, good vibes, good food, drink, carnival costume teasers, pan lovers, attentive hosts, and the clincher that brought it all together - steel orchestra stage sides at their best - were the necessary ingredients to
Boston, USA - Like many Berklee alumni, steelpan player Shawn Thwaites '03 grew up in a musical family. But when he came to Berklee, he brought them along with him. The professional music major and his older brother Sherwin enrolled at the same ti
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
elband launches on successive evenings this past weekend. Two of New York’s valued music franchises delivered the goods.
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 
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