Yesterday I attended the graduation ceremonies of Berklee College of Music Class of 2011, Sitting in the audience watching these young graduates shake the hands of musical greats such as Gospel Great Mavis Staples of the Staples Singers, Cuban Musici
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St. Thomas, USVI - ...Of course, no parade would be complete without steelpan music, and at the Children's Parade the bands were out in force: the Joseph Sibilly Elementary School steelpan; the 12-year-old Ulla F. Muller Panatics Steel Band, who were
In honor of George "Sonny" Goddard, who would have turned 87 today. Happy Birthday!!! We share with you an article, in which Brother Valentino accounts for George's power and courage, against both the "Father Of The Nation", and the "Grandmaster"! (I
Read more…Cultures unite in their love of music at Goombay Festival
Florida, USA Hot sun, cool breezes and the unmistakable sound of steel drums. Eyes closed, it was easy to mistake downtown Pensacola for a Caribbean island.
On Saturday, the historic Belmon
Read more…Steel Band Jamboree
St. Thomas, USVI - The unmistakable sound of steel pans rose from Lionel Roberts Stadium on Sunday afternoon as bands from St. Thomas and St. John performed in the Steel Band Jamboree.
One by one, bands representing schools and
Read more…Congratulations to Halcyon Steel Orchestra.
Halcyon Steel Orchestra wins Antigua & Barbuda Panorama 2010. Hells Gate comes in second, and Gemonites Steel Orchestra cops third place!
WST
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family of musician Dave Marcelin
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Dave Marcellin
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On behalf of my self Leon Kuma Rodney and the Roots Steel Band, we wish the AMP Halcyon Steel Orchestra out of grays farm on the island of Antigua and Barbuda a happy 40th Anniversary.
Keep working guys, we need to keep the art form alive.
Happy,Happ
Read more…My Facebook response to the Newsday article, "Panmen to get their $1,000": Panorama is not really a "competition", although it is advertised as such. It's really a commercial event that produces millions of dollars (immediately and residually) to eni
Read more…I wanted to let everyone at WST to know that there is a fantastic work for full steel band and full choir.
A year ago, thanks to a commission by myself and the San Jacinto College Central Steel Band, we premiered "In the Shadows of the Forest" by G
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By NALINEE SEELAL Thursday, April 28 2011
As Britishers stake out vantage spots in London along the route of tomorrow’s wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and as billions around the globe w
April 28th is the birthday of panist, arranger and composer Robert Greenidge.
He is simply one of the finest musicians to ever grace the steelpan instrument.
Happy Birthday from When Steel Talks.
click to leave a greeting for Robert!
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Michael Bump, Associate Professor of percussion at Truman State University, a couple of weeks ago. He talked about his experience in Trinidad and Tobago during Panorama 2011. Michael recently performed with the
Read more…Ace Panists Freddie Harris, III & Mustafa Alexander light up the Kemah Pan Jam Festival
Texas, USA - Two of New York’s well-known panists - Freddie Harris, III and Mustafa Alexander - made the trip down south to Texas not too long ago as the headline
New York, USA - The spirited discussion and widespread interest generated by the Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute’s symposium earlier this year on the
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This question is more for the seasoned veterans out there, but of course any suggestions would be appreciated. Last weekend I was at Miami of Ohio University's steelband festival with Michael Spiro and some of Indiana pan folks, and a
Read more…Ticket outlets for "A Night of Jazz on Pan" featuring Andy Narell, Kareem Thompson, Andre White, Earl Brooks Jr. Iman Pascal and Mustafa Alexander with backup music by Caribbean Connection are
CHARLE'S RECORDS, ON FULTON STREET.
GLORIA'S III, ON THE
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