Unfair to the Large bands in the semi-final

I am observing over the years the Large bands in the semi-final that perform after 11:00pm get an unfair deal. The majority of the thousands of people's start leaving around 10:00pm - by the time the last 5 bands reach the stage only the die-hard sup

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The Steelpan Revolution will be Televised - And Then Again Maybe Not...

The Steelpan Revolution will be Televised - And Then Again Maybe Not...
Symposium tackles the Panorama question: Is there a need to revisit the Steel Band Panorama Format?
 

Brooklyn, New York - The recent events in Tunisia, Egypt and other parts o

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The death of Panorama?

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/letters/The_death_of_Panorama_-116708859.html

 

After reading the comment following this article I felt it was my duty to share this with fellow pan lovers. The commentator feel his lime take precedence over Panorama.



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Over 400 people sign petition in support of pan players

Over 400 people signed the petition championed by international panist, arranger and educator Mr. Salah Wilson, calling for the protection of the funding to participating 2011 Trinidad and Tobago panorama players.  You are all to be commended for tak

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Kamla to attend Panorama

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Starlift Qualifies - Renegades Out ??

First let me state that I have no affiliation to or preference for any band.

I heard every Medium and Large Band staying to the end.

I recorded the event on TV and have listened to some particular performances many times and I find some results total

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Upset in Panorama 2K11

It has been advised by someone a little wiser that me, never judge panorama from the prelims, but I must say what I've heard so far is truly astounding. This is pan competition in the 21st century. Musicology, phraseology, showmanship, and interpreta

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The Lady Of Pan

Daisy James deserves the Hummingbird Medal for her contribution to the National Instrument of T&T, This amazing woman against all odd, was the very first woman to compete and win a "Ping Pong" or Steelpan Soloist competition in Belmont, Trinidad 1946

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Prelim Panorama 2011 perfomances & more - Trinidad and Tobago

Prelim Panorama 2011 perfomances & more - Trinidad and Tobago

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Panorama iStreams

Well this year they send ah stream jumbie fuh we.

 

What a Load of CRAP. Anyone would think the way these Radio Stations are having trouble broadcasting, panorama was some spontaneous lime that only just happened by accident. Not something that happe

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All about panorama - Keith Diaz Speaks

All about panorama

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Welcome to the WST Network

When Steel Talks extends greetings to all the new members who joined WST's family recently.  Please take some time to share anything about yourself you would like - and by all means please take advantage off the wealth of information, history and tal

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Large band results un-confirmed

1st silver stars & phase II

3rd trinidad all stars

4th exodus

5th fonclaire

6th desperadoes

7th invaders

8th siparia deltones

9th starlift

10 redemption sound setters

11 tropical angel harps

12 harmonites

13 renegades

14 skiffle bunch

15 birdsong & o

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Pan Trinbago Responds to the Power Stars Steel Orchestra Complaint

Mr. Gregory Lindsay

Manager/Delegate

Power Stars Steel Orchestra

Western Main Road

St. James

Trinidad.

 

 

Dear Mr. Lindsay,

 

Pan Trinbago takes umbrage to the letter posted on “When Steel Talks” website.

 

The Organization is guided by a Constituti

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Broadcasting Panorama 2011: Nothing has Changed!!!

Another Year, Same Old Story!

It is panorama time again, and all pan lovers around the world are excited to see what surprises this year’s competition will bring.  Nonetheless, the first rounds of Panorama 2011 have come and gone for many bands excep

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Conventional Steelband Music Panorama Order of Appearance Trinidad and Tobago - 2011 Semi Finals

Steelband Music Panorama Order of Appearance Trinidad and Tobago - 2011 Semi Finals

St. Margaret’s Superstars and Katzenjammers Steel Orchestras scored the most points in their respective categories in the National Panorama Small and Medium Conventi

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Will Panorama semi-finals 2011 be streamed?

Do anyone know if semi-finals will be streamed? Or do we have to hold our breathes for you tube postings.

 

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Upset in Panorama 2K11

I predict this year's panorama competition will be the greatest of the 21st century. Trinidad  All Stars will be seeking victory for 2010....Leon "Smooth" Edwards is the best steel-band competitive arranger in the land at this time.....Truly its "Sho

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Panorama 2011 - An Unbias Pick

What are your thoughts on the Panorama happenings so far?

 

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Katzenjammers top Medium Band Prelims

Katzenjammers top Medium Band Prelims

Two Tobago bands emerged at the top of the Medium Band Category after the National Panorama Preliminaries ended on Monday 14th. Katzenjammers, from Blackrock, was first playing an Edwin  Pouchet arra

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