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.
Read more…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
Read more…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
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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
Birthday greetings to Neville Jules from Rudy Wells and Ruth "Sis" Frank
Read more…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
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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"?
Read more…Can someone please give me the ISBNumber for this book?
Read more…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
Read more…Can anyone advise whether the Silver Stars performance at Pan in the 21st Century,2009 been posted on the web site as yet..
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR COMING EVENTS FROM PANTONIC STEEL ORCHESTRA. THIS YEAR IS ABOUT UNITY!!!!!
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…How does a steelpan artist go about covering a song performed by a previous artist? For example I want to record a song that was composed by John A. Doe; do I contact John A. Doe directly, seeking his permission? Do I contact his record label? or his
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