North Brentwood Steelband Organization’s Got it Goin’ on - sets the 2009 Bar Real High
Maryland, USA - When Steel Talks (WST) departed Brooklyn at 5:40 a.m. to catch the 8:05 Washington-bound Amtrak train stopping off at 11:04 a.m. in Maryland - the
Panist Kenneth Moore from New York's Brooklynaires and Trinidad's legendary Pan Am North Stars passed away on Tuesday. When Steel Talks extends our condolences to Mr. Moore's family and friends.
Why are we complaining about the Judging for Panorama! I have been told by associates of Pantrinbago, that many Steel Orchestras do not attend the meetings that are scheduled by Pantrinbago. We blame Patrick Arnold and Pantrinbago for everything, whe
New York, New York - The NYU Steel Pan Ensemble, under the direction of Josh Quillen, recently took the stage of New York University’s Loewe Theatre to present an evening full of music for steel band. In addition to his work with So Percussion, Quill
Hamilton, Bermuda, W.I. - Very much in the belief that “you have to know where you come from in order to know where you are going,” as Bermuda celebrates its 400th Anniversary, they have chosen to include African traditions during the Bermuda Day Par
THIS IS A QUESTION FOR ALL PANORAMA HISTORIANS AND PAN FANS.
WHICH IS THE SHORTEST PANORAMA INTRODUCTION TO A PANORAMA TUNE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD? I CAN THINK OF TWO, (1) RAINORAMA ARRANGE BY RUDY WELLS FOR TRINIDAD ALL STARS (2) WOMAN ON THE BASS ARRA
Denmark - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks (WST), Danish recording/artist/panist/arranger/composer Sune Borregaard speaks on the Hollywood film “Finder of Lost Children” which features his original pan score.
Sune shares how he became
There are steelband arrangements that are known all over the world. Moreover, these arrangements are quickly becoming musical standards for the steel orchestras. What makes a steelband music arrangement a masterpiece or "classic"?
Hello Pan Lovers,
I am hoping that Pan Trinbago will consider changing the Panorama semi final to be held on the Sunday before the finals. The elasped time between the semi final and the final is 13 days. The Pan Yards of the Steel Orchestras that do
Allison Marquis, celebrated St. Lucian Composer and Arranger, leader of the Courts Babonneau Allstars put together a solid orchestra and delivered splendid eclectic pan jazz at the 2009 St. Lucia Jazz Festival on Sunday 10th May. I wish a computer
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The Annual Spring Concert of Boston Steelbands - Hope for the future of Pan in Boston
Massachusetts, USA - Over the most recent decade Boston has experienced fluctuations in steelpan musicianship. In the last year there have been two heartening deve
Greetings Friends,
This is the first time that I am able to get back on line since the unfortunate fire which destroyed my home on May 4th, I want to thank all of you who have helped in your own special way. I will get back to you all individually. T
What would be great is if there was a well organized steel band with top class instruments, who's main purpose would be to record music for arrangers/composers. I know there's a band in Trinidad that seems to be doing this:
U.W.I. Festival Steel Ens
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Prime Minister Patrick Manning, his wife Local Government Minister Hazel Manning, Foreign Affairs Minister Paula-Gopie-Scoon, the MP for Point Fortin, and Health Minister Jerry Narace mixed with tourists and locals in Point
SHOW 4 NOW ONLINE
http://www.thepancafe.com/radio_player.php
THIS MONTHS SHOW
1) Birdland (Pan Cafe People)
2) Sing In She Party (Pandemonium)
3) Never Can Say Goodbye (Harrow Steel Orchestra)
4) But For Grace (The Calvary Steel Orchestra)
SPEAKERS
Dear Friends
As you probably already know, one of Canada's pan pioneers suffered a staggering personal loss this part Monday (May 4). Salah Wilson of the Salah Steelpan Academy and his family lost everything in a fire at their apartment complex.
Wh
Hamilton, Bermuda, W.I. - Very much in the belief that “you have to know where you come from in order to know where you are going,” as Bermuda celebrates its 400th Anniversary, they have chosen to include African traditions during the Bermuda Day Par
Denmark - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks (WST), Danish recording/artist/panist/arranger/composer Sune Borregaard speaks on the Hollywood film “Finder of Lost Children” which features his original pan score.
Sune shares how he became
Massachusetts, USA - Over the most recent decade Boston has experienced fluctuations in steelpan musicianship. In the last year there have been two heartening deve