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Queen Macoomeh speaks on the unnecessary abuse at Caribana
De More We Are Togedda Caribana 2009, Las Part of de Court Case Queen Macoomeh speaks on the unnecessary abuse and difficulties encountered while trying to cover the 2009 Toronto's Caribana. The Pan Alive steelband panorama competition was severely
Read more…CSI Steelband Trust retains their CAPCA/BAS Junior Panorama title
United Kingdom. - On Monday the 10th August 2009, the annual CAPCA/BAS Carnival and Junior Panorama competitions transformed the Kensington Memorial Park, St Marks Road, London W10 into a Carnival Village. The overcast skies and spitting rain did not
Read more…Tuner Billy Sheeder in Brooklyn next week for blendings
Pan tuner and long-time apprentice to Ellie Mannette, Billy Sheeder, will be at the D’Radoes panyard (8039 Chase St., Brooklyn) from Monday, August 31st to Friday, September 4th doing tunings for the general public. No appointment is necessary - any
Read more…The more we come together the stronger we shall be
to all the bands official who made it posible for the boston band to be allowed to enter this year panorama well done you have made a point . bye coming together as MR IKE HINDS said it was all the bands pulling together united we stand diveded we fa
Read more…Harlem’s Day - Steel Orchestra helps Celebrate 35 Years - CASYM plays at Harlem Day’s tribute to Michael Jackson
Harlem, USA - One of the greatest and most fertile grounds for the arts, literature and entertainment is that celebrated place in uptown New York known as ‘Harlem.’ Its musical and artistic legacy is unparalleled. Today was the 35th anniversary of Ha
Carnival -- $200,000,000 million dollars to the New York city economy - zero return to community?
The reality that the annual West Indian Day Carnival festivities may, by conservative estimates, generate over $200,000,000 million dollars to the New York city economy, while there is zero or negligible returns to and investment in the community has
Read more…New York - Pan Yard locations 2009
New York Steelband Panorama competition - Saturday 5 September 2009 - 8:00 PM NEW YORK Steelband Practice Sites (GSMN - Global Steelband Music News Network) Please note that some of these Pan Yard locations are valid through 7 September 2009 only
Read more…New York Steelband Panorama 2009 Preview
New York Steelband Panorama 2009 Preview
Still no ‘Carlos Lezama Outdoor Theater’ or ‘Rudy King Performance Center’
New York, USA - In a couple of weeks one of the greatest musical contests on the North American continent will commence. The New York
Order of Appearance - New York 2009 Panorama
1 Despers USA 2 Sonatas 3 Crossfire 4 Pantonic 5 CASYM 6 Sesame Flyers 7 ADLIB 8 D'Radoes 9 Harmony click for what the bands are playing
Read more…what is up with these steelbands
does any one has a clue if they would let the two bands get in the panorama the last thing i heard they the two bands was trying to get in but some things or some one are blocking them whats up with that MOMO
Read more…Carl Merez of BECI has passed
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Carl Merez President & CEO of Baltimore Education and Cultural Institute, Inc.(BECI Inc.)

Queen Macoomeh of Commess University Speaks on Pan Alive 2009
Toronto, Canada - De ting din start on time but dais awright. When Greenwich Mean Time was setting de clock dey fugget to sen somebody to tell Caribbean people, so is not we fault. People does want to boof me about de fack dat I en have no music deg
Read more…Queen Macoomeh Speaks - Caribana 2009 - Part One of the Court Case
Toronto, Canada - Yes ah say Caribana 2009. Every time ah try to say Scotiabank Caribana meh teet does bite meh tongue. Ah cah get it do easy at all. Why? No disrespeck to Scotiabank eh? Dem name bank an bank belong to de Gimme Gimme Gang. Dey doh ma
Read more…Rare 1980 recording of Dennis Kaufman, R.I.P., founder/leader of Pan Fever
Dennis Kaufman, founder and leader of Pan Fever, the original, home-grown steel pan band from East Bay San Francisco ( Richmond ), passed away suddenly many decades ago. Dennis was a gifted musician in addition to being a zealous advocate and champio
Read more…Siparia Deltones Star in Toronto
Toronto, Canada - Siparia Deltones’ first visit to Canada was a resounding success and had a great impact on all events ranging from academics to performances in which the steel orchestra participated. The two-month trip to Canada by Siparia Deltones
Read more…Commonwealth musicians welcome advice from Pan friends
Dear Pan friends - I plan to bring enough young musicians to T&T in November to form the first ever Commonwealth Creative Orchestra and should like to ask your advice. There are some talented young instrumentalists coming from the UK, Canada, Austral
Read more…MOOD'S PAN GROOVE IS COMING FOR JOUVERT 09
moods pan groove are inviting all kids to play in the neverland kids section a free t-shirt will be given to all kids parent- guardian please call 1-718-604-814 or 1- 718 774 4705- to register
Read more…Bach meets Bradley Concert features Christian Lumsden and Desperadoes Steel orchestra
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Christian Lumsden performs the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, while Desperadoes Steel Orchestra lays out the music of the late steelband arranger Clive Bradley. The event unfolds at the Tranquility Methodist Church, Tragare
Read more…National Sinfonia Orchestra to open 6th season of performances with Grieg’s Piano Concerto # 1 and Prizewinning works from the “Symphony and Steel” competition
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The National Sinfonia Orchestra (NSO) will open its sixth season of performances with Edvard Grieg’s ‘Piano Concerto No.1’ and prize-winning works from the recent ‘Symphony and Steel’ competition. The upcoming concert, under
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