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Panorama Large Band question
I am in a heated discussion regarding the number of players in a large band for panorama 2010. Can someone inform the number of players in a large band for panorama?
Hot Hot Hot famed Mighty Arrow has passed -
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Arrow. His calypso "Hot, Hot, Hot" is one of the all time greats out of the Caribbean.
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bless u arrow
May god bless u and hope u enjoyed the ride condolenses to yur family your music will always live on .......
Read more…Dingolay
Shadow's "Dingolay" as arranged by the late, great Clive Bradley, is considered by many to be one of his great masterpieces. The year is 1992, and Metro Steel Orchestra, under the musical guidance of Bradley, has won two consecutive New York panoram
Read more…Steelband Music Panyard Panorama Recordings Basement Recordings captures “Pan in New York” 2010
Steelband Music Panyard Panorama Recordings
Basement Recordings captures “Pan in New York” 2010
New York, USA - With the continued objective of providing the New York steel orchestras with the finest recordings ever - Basement Recordings again capt
Why steelpan is more interesting than bowling
Bowling is all about one number: the final score. And great bowlers come whisker-close to hitting the perfect score regularly. Not enough dimentions for me to be fascinated by, and few people pay money to attend bowling matches.
Steelpan is practic
Read more…Mas, Mud, Paint and Steelpan rule New York J’Ouvert 2010
New York, USA - It’s 4:30 a.m. in the morning and the 1-mile Flatbush Avenue stretch between Grand Army Plaza and Empire Boulevard is packed with bands filling the air with a percussive symphony of rhythm and soul. It is Labor Day, and it’s J’Ouvert
Read more…THE BELLY OF THE BEAST
Congrats to Sonatas - Champions for New York Panorama 2010
Sonatas - 1st - 472 points
ADLIB - 2nd - 457 points
CASYM - 3rd - 448 points
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Read more…Panist set to move from steelpan ‘Battle Zone’ to real life Zone
Meet Stanley Joseph - Captain of Sonatas Steel Orchestra
Panist set to move from steelpan ‘Battle Zone’ to real life Zone
Captain of Sonatas Steel Orchestra, Stanley JosephNew York, USA - Stanley Joseph, the young but very capable captain of the 2010
What is your view re WITCO Desperadoes reverting to the hill for the practice sessions for the 2011 Carnival as against setting up shop at CADIZ RD. Belmont?
I am of the view that the band is very community oriented and moving from home is not the best thing. Lots of folks just pay lip service,
NY Panorama to be streamed on internet - Pan leaders claim ignorance...
According to recent reports, the 2010 NY panorama will be available over the internet for a fee. New York steelband leaders claim they were unaware of the situation. Moreover, no agreement was setup for the bands to share in potential lucrative fina
Read more…What is happening to J'ouvert !
Is it only me but what is happening to J'ouvert ? Where were all the known steelpans for j'ouvert ? I am talking about Sonatas, Moods ,Despers USA, Radoes ,Crossfire, and Casym .There were only about 7 groups out J'ouvert morning and Adlib wa
Read more…Epic musical fight in the ‘Battle Zone’ for Steelpan music supremacy
Sonatas Steel Orchestra Repeats as Panorama Champions for 2010 - And Own New York
Epic musical fight in the ‘Battle Zone’ for Steelpan music supremacy
New York, USA - Field Marshall Yohan Popwell - otherwise known as the panorama arranger for champi
Time & West Indians NY Panorama
Why can't we tell the time? Why can't we start things on time? Does anyone know?
Read more…CASYM caps off 2010 New York Steelband Launches
New York, USA - Today all roads lead to the 2010 New York Panorama behind the Brooklyn museum, as the lights come up on some of the premier steel orchestras in North America in the annual competition known as Panorama. But one week ago, many steelban
Read more…The Saga Begins - The Road to the NY Panorama Championship A WST special to the NY Daily News
The Saga Begins - The Road to the NY Panorama Championship
A WST special to the NY Daily News
Sonatas practices for 2009 PanoramaNew York, USA - The grand event known as “Panorama” commences on its traditional date - the last Saturday before Labor