I got to meet Allyson personally back in the 90s. The thing that stood out to me was her down-to-earth humility. Allyson truly didn't care what you looked like or came from; she was very respectful and professional in all her dealings with me. She wa
Read more…I attended the graduation ceremonies on Saturday 7th May 2011 of Berklee College of Music class of 2011. I watched as KHANDEYA SHEPPARD made history by being the FIRST FEMALE STEELPAN Principle Graduate at Berklee College of Music to walk across the
Read more…I send out my congratulations to New York Pan Stars, its' Management and Players for there recent trip this past weekend, to Virginia Beach to" Panorama" a workshop and competion, that's held there every May. It is not offten that we have a band from
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Global - It’s Mother’s Day all around the world, and Steelpan Moms and Steelband Music-related Moms - are as important and revered as any on the planet. Over the years they have been commemorated in song, and, also in steelband composition as well.
I attended the graduation ceremonies on Saturday 7th May 2011 of Berklee College of Music class of 2011.
I watched as my daughter KHANDEYA SHEPPARD made history by being the FIRST FEMALE STEELPAN Principle Graduate at Berklee College of Music to walk
Read more…ROBERT GREENIDGE - In His Own Words... A When Steel Talks Exclusive
The Great One in the Spotlight Revisited
New York, USA - Producer, champion arranger, composer, recording and performing artist, Robert Greenidge is simply one of the finest panist
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
Read more…Great Steelpan Events: current & coming soon...
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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
