When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the great Dr. Pat Bishop. She was a true champion of the steelpan instrument, its music and of culture in general. Dr. Bishop passed away on Saturday August 20 after col
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Global - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - educator, champion steelband panorama arranger and steelpan performing artist Seion Gomez talks about his musical path to becoming one the respected young arrangers for the steelband art form
Mark Loquan on Pat Bishop
Global - It is with a heavy heart that I write of Pat Bishop’s passing, as she is someone that became a true and close friend of mine over the last decade, short by comparison to many others. But she touched my life. She wa
Read more…March is the month that has been dedicated to the celebration of women globally. And in this regard, When Steel Talks revisits our annual celebration of “Women in Pan” all over the world. This year we will not only focus on the women behind the instr
Read more…A short look at some of the achievements of the great Pat Bishop.
Read more…Meet Leon “Foster” Thomas - Arranger for CrossFire Steel Orchestra - Up close!
Global - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - composer, steelband panorama arranger and steelpan performing and recording artist Leon “Foster” Thomas talks
Arima, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Young panists will have their very own day as Pan Trinbago continues Pan Month celebrations throughout Trinidad & Tobago.
The activity on Saturday 20th August is the Pan Trinbago Youth Rally at the Larry Gomes Stadium
New York, USA - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, steelpanist and arranger Odie Franklin shares his views, passion and expectations for his maiden voyage into New York’s panorama musical arena. “Trini” is the 2011 tune of choice for
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Last Saturday, Pan Trinbago hosted its Diamond Jubilee Awards Ceremony at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port-of-Spain. The event was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Minister of Arts a
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 Panorama 2011 Information. Arrangers - Bands - Tunes - Tuners and more.
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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
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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
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
Hello!
I am looking to reconnect with anyone who performed with Dr. John Gibbs in the U.S. Steel Orchestra in the late 1970s.
Please contact me!
Producer and Arranger: Louis deLise
856.616.2867
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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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