Guyana, SA - The steel band community was thrown into deep mourning following the death of one of their own, Winston Roberts, who departed this life on Saturday last. He was 70. Mr. Roberts worked at the Guyana National Newspapers Ltd. and would als
Read more…For the year 2010 Mr. Goddard has again contributed some material to the growing list of songs for the annual Trinidad and Tobago National Steelband Panorama competition. click for interview Pelham Goddard has graciously provided this lead sheet of
Read more…Chalky said it years ago in "Kaiso Gettin Horn" they repeatin pure pure nonsense. I have said it on numerous occasions on this forum. Now Charlie , of Charlie's Records in Brooklyn has come out and said it (See Features Trinidad Guardian 2nd Jan 2010
Read more…Global - In virtually little over a year, songwriter Miguel Reyes has gone from unknown to one of the most promising members of the upcoming new class of writers for the steelband music genre. Indeed, 2009 was an outstanding year for Miguel, with ste
Read more…CRIME has forced the Witco Desperadoes to flee their Laventille Hill home after more than 60 years and seek refuge in Belmont, officials of the panside said yesterday. The ’pride of Laventille’ will now be based in Belmont as they prepare for next y
Read more…Hi, I have been trying to find steelpan ringtones for my cell but not having much luck, can anyone help?
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New York - Steelband arranger and guitarist Scipio Sargeant passed away earlier today. SCIPIO “Skip” or “Sarge” Sargeant was born in Trinidad. At an early age he distinguished himself as one of the top musicians in his home country. As co-arranger fo
Trinidad & Tobago, WI - Come carnival 2010 Fitz-Gerald Sparks would be 79 years young and still playing tenor pan for his beloved Starlift Steelband for panorama even though he is confined to walking on crutches over the last eight years. “Daddy Spa
Read more…1....Steelpan and Tracks Combo 2.....E-PAN/ G-PAN inovations 3......International developement of Steelbands 4......Developement of Steelpan literacy and Media worldwide 5......Million dollar Panorama Prize payment in Trinidad and Tobago Help Me with
Read more…Georgia, USA - Pansonics Steel Band, one of Atlanta’s leading steel bands, will be bringing Caribbean culture to the metro Atlanta community in the United States. This New Year’s Eve, they will grace the streets of Atlanta bringing the melodic sounds
Read more…I am very sad to know that we have come to this,having to come to the fact that the safety of the Pan performers of Despers band,which is suppose to one of the fearles band in respect to their survival,everyone in T&T knows that Despers are among the
Read more…Just for the record! I was encouraged to write about our accomplishment after reading about Crazy this am. The Gratitude Steel Band has been longing to sing Gospelypso with steel pan accompaniment since 1988. We have release our 1st all original cd
Read more…It appears that this site has been hacked. That's what you get when you don't take security seriously. for Godsake Trinis please be a bit more professional in what you do. The WORLD HAS CHANGED do not be so naive as to think it won't happen to you.
Read more…Vocalist and Performer Edwin Ayoung Speaks on Pan and Steelband Panorama Music Global - Veteran recording artist, composer and performer Edwin “Crazy” Ayoung is one of the most versatile and respected practitioners of the art of singing and composin
Read more…Peace and Pan... From When Steel Talks
Read more…WIADCA delivers the Goods to Steels Orchestra and Masqueraders Fraternity
New York, USA - “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire - Jack Frost nipping at your nose.” Ooops! Got caught up with the moment. Well, what do you expect with the city blanketed
does any body know if 2010 Panorama will be subjected to more idiotic maximum players rules this time? Or is it back to common sense and normality? What I would welcome is a hefty deduction of points for Bands taking too long to set up on stage The
Read more…New York, USA - Indeed the title of this article is a shocker for some. Did an initial set of confusion rush to your brain? Did you rub your eyes twice to check what you were reading? Good!! Ah - but imagine for a moment that twelve months ago famed
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