St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - No less than nine steel orchestras turned “Pan Explosion 2010” into an event to remember, which took place on “Pantastic Saturday” one week ago, at Grenada’s National Stadium in the country’s capital of St. George’s. Pa
Ebony Steel OrchestraLondon, UK - 2010 marks the 32nd anniversary of the esteemed competition, Champions of Steel. Paddington Youth Steel Orchestra led by Zac Herbert was victorious in the initial competition held in 1978. Since that time this presti
Read more…New York, USA - From two blocks away we can hear tenors whistling, double seconds singing, guitar pans humming and basses grumbling. As we move in closer to this sonic epicenter, that unmistakable distinct sound of a great steel orchestra overtakes y
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The Pan View - from the Pan Yard of Sonatas Steel Orchestra
Champion Sonatas entering the “Battle Zone” - no prisoners allowed...
New York, USA - The crowd was there, the food was there and of course the music was there. On this warm Summer night th
New York, USA - When Steel Talks (WST) took in the vibes at the pan yard of Sesame Flyers last evening after the early-morning vandalism that disrupted their music flow. About two blocks away, WST could hear the beautiful sounds of the orchestra as t
New York - The Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, was Guest of Honor on the lead float for the 30th India Day Parade on Madison Avenue in New York. Steelpan, Tassa and carnival masqueraders were a proud part of
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New York - In spite of the steady drizzle and dark overcast skies, the bands came out to play. One by one they arrived: Pan Ambassadors, Despers USA, Harmony, ADLIB, CASYM, Pantonic, Steel Sensation, Sesame Flyers and others were all slated to perfor
Utopia Pan Soul: next generation Inc. invites all to a Barbeque and Pan. Come and enjoy some tasty Barbeque chicken, fish, beef,and pork dinners all just $12 refreshments on sale also pan music by Despers USA, Dem Stars, Black Love, Steel Sensation a
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Sunday serving of Steelpan Music at D’Radoes Band Launch
New York - Fashionably - or frustratingly, depending on your point of view - late, D’Radoes Steel Orchestra kicked off their annual band launch in high musical style last Sunday evening around
CSI SteelbandLondon, UK - CSI Steelband Trust retained their BAS/CAPCA (British Association of Steelbands/ Children and Parents Carnival Association) Junior Panorama title for the third consecutive year. This is coupled with their victory at the firs
Read more…STAKEHOLDERS in the steelpan industry should remain focused and not become distracted by the naysayer's if they want to be successful.
With a sound business plan and corporate practices the steelpan industry must be competitive and relevant in a de
Read more…Any Pan Frat members with info on NY bands practice locations ie cross streets and practice times please post them up.
Read more…These young arrangers working together in the BPTT sponsored Arranging and Composing for the Steelband course under the expert guidance of Michelle Huggins-Watts (second from right).
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Forty-five awards will be handed out to deserving individuals, steelbands, and organizations when Pan Trinbago hosts its annual awards function. The gala event will take place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts
Leicester, England - Organisers of Leicester's 25th Caribbean Carnival believe lack of funding forced the event to go ahead without any live music from a steel band. Sugar Christopher, Leicester Caribbean Carnival Chairman, says they could not afford
Tuesday, August 10 2010
PAN TRINBAGO will hand out 45 awards to deserving individuals, steelbands, and organisations at its annual awards function at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on Saturday from 7
